CVE-2024-57066: @ndhoule/defaults @ndhoule/defaults Prototype Pollution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-79h2-v6hh-wq23
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-57066 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) @ndhoule/defaults prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting @ndhoule/defaults libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves @ndhoule/defaults prototype pollution. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-57066 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-57066
GHSA Identifier GHSA-79h2-v6hh-wq23
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product @ndhoule/defaults
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-57066

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

@ndhoule/defaults fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install @ndhoule/defaults@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 @ndhoule/defaults

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-57066, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @ndhoule/defaults

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @ndhoule/defaults 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 @ndhoule/defaults 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 CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution'), where the product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype. In @ndhoule/defaults, 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

A prototype pollution in the lib.deep function of @ndhoule/defaults v2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted payload.

CVE-2024-57066 Affected @ndhoule/defaults Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@ndhoule/defaults
npm/@ndhoule/defaults
npm
≤ 2.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2024-57066 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57066
@ndhoule/defaults Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/tariqhawis/8ee7327cc8b78df738cd32505cbbbd44
@ndhoule/defaults Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ndhoule/defaults

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-57066?
CVE-2024-57066 is a security vulnerability in @ndhoule/defaults involving @ndhoule/defaults prototype pollution under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which @ndhoule/defaults versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: @ndhoule/defaults.
What version fixes CVE-2024-57066?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @ndhoule/defaults affected?
Yes, @ndhoule/defaults is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-57066?
CVE-2024-57066 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-57066?
CVE-2024-57066 is classified under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution') (The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-57066?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @ndhoule/defaults'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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  }, {
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