CVE-2022-41714: Fastest json copy Fastest-json-copy Vulnerable To Prototype Pollution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p5g9-rjcf-95vj
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-1321
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-41714 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) fastest-json-copy vulnerable to prototype pollution vulnerability (CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')) affecting Fastest json copy libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves fastest-json-copy vulnerable to prototype pollution. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-41714 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-41714
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p5g9-rjcf-95vj
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
Affected Product Fastest json copy
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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:L/A:N).

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 Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2022-41714

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

fastest-json-copy fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install fastest-json-copy@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 fastest-json-copy

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-41714, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls fastest-json-copy

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Fastest json copy 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 fastest-json-copy 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 Fastest json copy, 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

fastest-json-copy version 1.0.1 allows an external attacker to edit or add new properties to an object. This is possible because the application does not correctly validate the incoming JSON keys, thus allowing the `__proto__` property to be edited.

CVE-2022-41714 Affected Fastest json copy Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
fastest-json-copy
npm/fastest-json-copy
npm
≤ 1.0.1

References

NVD — CVE-2022-41714 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41714
fluidattacks.com/advisories/guetta WEB
https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/guetta
Fastest json copy Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/streamich/fastest-json-copy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41714?
CVE-2022-41714 is a security vulnerability in Fastest json copy involving fastest-json-copy vulnerable to Prototype Pollution under CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').
Which Fastest json copy versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: fastest-json-copy.
What version fixes CVE-2022-41714?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is fastest-json-copy affected?
Yes, fastest-json-copy 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-2022-41714?
CVE-2022-41714 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-41714?
CVE-2022-41714 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-2022-41714?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls fastest-json-copy'. 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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