CVE-2022-37601: Critical severity webpack.js Loader-utils vulnerability
A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in the parseQuery function in parseQuery.js in the webpack loader-utils via the name variable in parseQuery.js. This flaw can lead to a denial of service or remote code execution.
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Prototype pollution vulnerability in function parseQuery in parseQuery.js in webpack loader-utils 2.0.0 via the name variable in parseQuery.js.
Prototype pollution vulnerability in function parseQuery in parseQuery.js in webpack loader-utils prior to version 2.0.3 via the name variable in parseQuery.js.
Prototype pollution vulnerability in function parseQuery in parseQuery.js in webpack loader-utils via the name variable in parseQuery.js. This affects all versions prior to 1.4.1 and 2.0.3.
— MITRE
webpack loader-utils could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a prototype pollution flaw in the parseQuery function in parseQuery.js. By adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a proto or constructor payload, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition on the system.
— IBM
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-37601?
CVE-2022-37601 is a prototype pollution vulnerability found in the parseQuery function in parseQuery.js in the webpack loader-utils.
How does CVE-2022-37601 impact the affected software?
CVE-2022-37601 can lead to a denial of service or remote code execution.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37601?
CVE-2022-37601 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-37601?
Loader-utils versions up to 1.4.1 and 2.0.3 are affected by CVE-2022-37601.
How can I fix CVE-2022-37601?
To fix CVE-2022-37601, update loader-utils to version 1.4.1 or 2.0.3.