CVE-2024-38999: Critical severity npm/requirejs vulnerability

Published Jul 1, 2024
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Updated

jrburke requirejs could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a prototype pollution in the function s.contexts..configure. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Other sources

jrburke requirejs v2.3.6 was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function s.contexts..configure. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties.

GitHub

jrburke requirejs v2.3.6 was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function s.contexts..configure. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties.

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
npm/requirejs<=2.3.6
2.3.7
IBM Cognos Controller<=11.0.0 - 11.0.1 FP3
IBM Controller<=11.1.0

Event History

Jul 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:32 PM
Feb 18, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38999?

CVE-2024-38999 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38999?

To fix CVE-2024-38999, upgrade requirejs to version 2.3.7 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-38999?

CVE-2024-38999 affects requirejs version 2.3.6 and earlier, as well as IBM Planning Analytics versions up to 2.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-38999?

CVE-2024-38999 is a prototype pollution vulnerability that allows for arbitrary code execution.

5

Can CVE-2024-38999 cause denial of service attacks?

Yes, CVE-2024-38999 can be exploited to cause denial of service as well as execute arbitrary code.

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