CVE-2024-36582: @alexbinary/object deep assign Object-deep-assign Prototype Pollution Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4xg3-7w7q-856q
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-36582 is a MODERATE object-deep-assign prototype pollution vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting @alexbinary/object deep assign libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves object-deep-assign prototype pollution. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-36582 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-36582
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4xg3-7w7q-856q
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product @alexbinary/object deep assign
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-36582

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected @alexbinary/object deep assign dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

@alexbinary/object-deep-assign fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install @alexbinary/object-deep-assign@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls @alexbinary/object-deep-assign

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-36582, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @alexbinary/object-deep-assign

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @alexbinary/object deep assign in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @alexbinary/object-deep-assign command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In @alexbinary/object deep assign, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

alexbinary object-deep-assign 1.0.11 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the extend() method of Module.deepAssign (/src/index.js)

CVE-2024-36582 Affected @alexbinary/object deep assign Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@alexbinary/object-deep-assign
npm/@alexbinary/object-deep-assign
npm
≤ 1.0.11

References

NVD — CVE-2024-36582 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36582
@alexbinary/object deep assign Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/9fe4d3a862c62ce6b2b0d20d4c5fd346
@alexbinary/object deep assign Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alexbinary/object-deep-assign

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36582?
CVE-2024-36582 is a security vulnerability in @alexbinary/object deep assign involving object-deep-assign Prototype Pollution under General Security Weakness.
Which @alexbinary/object deep assign versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: @alexbinary/object-deep-assign.
What version fixes CVE-2024-36582?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @alexbinary/object-deep-assign affected?
Yes, @alexbinary/object-deep-assign is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-36582?
CVE-2024-36582 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-36582?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @alexbinary/object-deep-assign'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-4xg3-7w7q-856q",
  "modified" : "2024-06-17T21:37:37Z",
  "published" : "2024-06-17T15:30:54Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2024-36582" ],
  "summary" : "object-deep-assign Prototype Pollution",
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      } ]
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  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
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  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/alexbinary/object-deep-assign"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
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    "severity" : "MODERATE",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2024-06-17T21:37:37Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2024-06-17T15:15:51Z"
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}