CVE-2020-28274: Deepref Prototype Pollution Vulnerability Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7c7g-72q7-4xhm
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CVSS 9.8
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-28274 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) prototype pollution vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Deepref libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves prototype pollution vulnerability in 'deepref'. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-28274 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-28274
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7c7g-72q7-4xhm
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Deepref
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

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:H/I:H/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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-28274

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

deepref fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install deepref@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 deepref

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2020-28274, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls deepref

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Deepref 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 deepref 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 Deepref, 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

Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'deepref' versions 1.1.1 through 1.2.1 allows attacker to cause a denial of service and may lead to remote code execution.

CVE-2020-28274 Affected Deepref Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
deepref
npm/deepref
npm
≥ 1.1.1
≤ 1.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2020-28274 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28274
Deepref Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/isaymatato/deepref
www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-datab... WEB
https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2020-28274,https://github.com/isaymatato/deepref/commit/24935e6a1060cb09c641d3075982f0b44cfca4c2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28274?
CVE-2020-28274 is a security vulnerability in Deepref involving Prototype pollution vulnerability in 'deepref' under General Security Weakness.
Which Deepref versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: deepref.
What version fixes CVE-2020-28274?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is deepref affected?
Yes, deepref 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-2020-28274?
CVE-2020-28274 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-28274?
CVE-2020-28274 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2020-28274?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls deepref'. 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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