CVE-2024-21529: High severity npm/dset vulnerability

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

Versions of the package dset before 3.1.4 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the dset function due improper user input sanitization. This vulnerability allows the attacker to inject malicious object property using the built-in Object property proto, which is recursively assigned to all the objects in the program.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
npm/dset<3.1.4
3.1.4
IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data<=4.0
IBM Watson Studio on Cloud Pak for Data<=5.0

Event History

Sep 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:30 AM
Aug 28, 2025
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-2024-21529?

CVE-2024-21529 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on application integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21529?

To fix CVE-2024-21529, upgrade the dset package to version 3.1.4 or later.

3

What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2024-21529?

CVE-2024-21529 allows an attacker to perform prototype pollution, which can lead to unexpected behavior in JavaScript applications.

4

Which versions of dset are affected by CVE-2024-21529?

All versions of the dset package before 3.1.4 are affected by CVE-2024-21529.

5

Is user input sanitization a factor in CVE-2024-21529?

Yes, CVE-2024-21529 arises from improper user input sanitization allowing prototype pollution.

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