CVE-2019-10793: Dot object Prototype Pollution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j9cf-pr2x-5273
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CVSS 6.3
CWE-74
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-10793 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.3) prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')) affecting Dot object libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves prototype pollution in dot-object. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.3.

CVE-2019-10793 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-10793
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j9cf-pr2x-5273
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.3
CWE Classification CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
Affected Product Dot object
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-10793

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

dot-object fixed: 2.1.3 
npm install dot-object@2.1.3
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 dot-object

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2019-10793, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls dot-object

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Dot object in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls dot-object 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-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. In Dot object, 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

dot-object before 2.1.3 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. The set function could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a __proto__ payload.

CVE-2019-10793 Affected Dot object Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.1.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
dot-object
npm/dot-object
npm
< 2.1.3
2.1.3

References

NVD — CVE-2019-10793 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10793
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/rhalff/dot-object/commit/f76cff5fe6d01d30ce110d8f454db2e5bd28a7de
Dot object Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rhalff/dot-object
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-dotobj... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DOTOBJECT-548905

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10793?
CVE-2019-10793 is a security vulnerability in Dot object involving Prototype Pollution in dot-object under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection').
Which Dot object versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.1.3 across affected packages: dot-object.
What version fixes CVE-2019-10793?
Upgrading to 2.1.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is dot-object affected?
Yes, dot-object is affected in releases prior to 2.1.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.1.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-10793?
CVE-2019-10793 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-10793?
CVE-2019-10793 is classified under CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2019-10793?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls dot-object'. 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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