CVE-2024-38996

Ag-grid remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.16%

Published1 Jul 2024

Description

ag-grid-community v31.3.2 and ag-grid-enterprise v31.3.2 were discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the _.mergeDeep function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties.

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

Ag-grid< 31.3.4

Remediation

Fixed in

Ag-grid≥ 31.3.4

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38996 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-38996 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.16%.

How severe is CVE-2024-38996?

CVE-2024-38996 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38996?

Affected products include Ag-grid.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38996?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Ag-grid 31.3.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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