GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9: Smart extend Prototype Pollution Vulnerability

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CWE-1321
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 is a MODERATE prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Smart extend libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves prototype pollution in smart-extend. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Smart extend
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9

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

smart-extend fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install smart-extend@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 smart-extend

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls smart-extend

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Smart extend 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 smart-extend 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 Smart extend, 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

All versions of `smart-extend` are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. The `deep()` function allows attackers to modify the prototype of Object causing the addition or modification of an existing property that will exist on all objects. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.

GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 Affected Smart extend Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
smart-extend
npm/smart-extend
npm

References

hackerone.com/reports/438274 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/438274
www.npmjs.com/advisories/801 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/801

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9?
GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 is a security vulnerability in Smart extend involving Prototype Pollution in smart-extend under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Smart extend versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: smart-extend.
What version fixes GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is smart-extend affected?
Yes, smart-extend is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9?
GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9 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 GHSA-f8h3-rqrm-47v9?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls smart-extend'. 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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