Improper Input Validation Affecting nodejs:12/nodejs-nodemon package, versions <0:2.0.3-1.module_el8.4.0+2521+c668cc9f


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.38% (73rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-NODEJS-5615260
  • published28 May 2023
  • disclosed16 Feb 2021

Introduced: 16 Feb 2021

CVE-2018-3750  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 nodejs:12/nodejs-nodemon to version 0:2.0.3-1.module_el8.4.0+2521+c668cc9f or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2021:0549.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream nodejs:12/nodejs-nodemon package and not the nodejs:12/nodejs-nodemon package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

The utilities function in all versions <= 0.5.0 of the deep-extend node module can be tricked into modifying the prototype of Object when the attacker can control part of the structure passed to this function. This can let an attacker add or modify existing properties that will exist on all objects.