CVE-2024-38986

75lb Deep-merge remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.98%

Published30 Jul 2024

Description

Prototype Pollution in 75lb deep-merge 1.1.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) and cause other impacts via merge methods of lodash to merge objects.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

75lb Deep-merge1.1.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38986 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38986 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.98%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38986?

CVE-2024-38986 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38986?

Affected products include 75lb Deep-merge.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38986?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.