CVE-2020-28458: Prototype Pollution

Published Oct 25, 2020
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Updated

All versions of package datatables.net are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to an incomplete fix for https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-598806.

Other sources

Node.js datatables.net module could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a prototype pollution flaw. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/cockpit-ovirt<0:0.14.20-1.el8e
0:0.14.20-1.el8e
redhat/ovirt-web-ui<0:1.6.7-1.el8e
0:1.6.7-1.el8e
redhat/ovirt-engine-ui-extensions<0:1.2.5-1.el8e
0:1.2.5-1.el8e
redhat/datatables.net<1.10.23
1.10.23
npm/datatables.net<1.10.22
1.10.22
datatables Datatables.net Node.js<1.10.23

Event History

Oct 25, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 17, 2020
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:00 PM
Oct 25, 2021
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-28458?

CVE-2020-28458 is a vulnerability in the Node.js datatables.net module that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

2

How does CVE-2020-28458 work?

CVE-2020-28458 exploits a prototype pollution flaw in the datatables.net module by sending a specially-crafted request, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28458?

CVE-2020-28458 has a severity rating of 7.3 (High).

4

Which versions of datatables.net are affected by CVE-2020-28458?

All versions up to and excluding 1.10.23 of the datatables.net module are affected by CVE-2020-28458.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-28458?

To fix CVE-2020-28458, update to version 1.10.23 of the datatables.net module.

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