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Sveltejs devalue's `devalue.parse` and `devalue.unflatten` emit objects with `__proto__` own properties — GHSA-MWV9-GP5H-FRR4

GHSA · GitHub · GHSA-MWV9-GP5H-FRR4

ID
GHSA-MWV9-GP5H-FRR4
Date
Updated
Activity
Source
GHSA
Vendor
GitHub
Threat
low
CVSS
2.7

Summary

In some circumstances, `devalue.parse` and `devalue.unflatten` could emit objects with `__proto__` own properties. This in and of itself is not a security vulnerability (and is possible with, for example, `JSON.parse` as well), but it can result in prototype injection if _downstream_ code handles it incorrectly: ```ts const result = devalue.parse(/* input creating an object with a __proto__ property */); const…

Product

npm: devalue

What to do

General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):

  • Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
  • Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
  • Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
  • Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.

Official advisory

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