CVE-2023-26136: Critical severity Salesforce Tough-cookie Node.js vulnerability

Published Jul 1, 2023
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Updated

Versions of the package tough-cookie before 4.1.3 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to improper handling of Cookies when using CookieJar in rejectPublicSuffixes=false mode. This issue arises from the manner in which the objects are initialized.

Other sources

Versions of the package tough-cookie before 4.1.3 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution due to improper handling of Cookies when using CookieJar in rejectPublicSuffixes=false mode. This issue arises from the manner in which the objects are initialized.

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
npm/tough-cookie<4.1.3
4.1.3
Salesforce Tough-cookie Node.js<4.1.3
redhat/tough-cookie<4.1.3
4.1.3

Event History

Jul 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 AM
Jul 3, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-26136?

CVE-2023-26136 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution caused by the prototype pollution vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-26136?

To fix CVE-2023-26136, upgrade to the patched version of tough-cookie, specifically version 4.1.3 or later.

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-26136?

CVE-2023-26136 affects Salesforce tough-cookie and IBM Cognos Analytics across several versions.

4

What attack vector is exploited in CVE-2023-26136?

CVE-2023-26136 can be exploited through the improper handling of Cookies in the rejectPublicSuffixes=false mode.

5

Can CVE-2023-26136 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-26136 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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