#VU67178 Prototype pollution in DataTables - CVE-2020-28458

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67178

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28458

CWE-ID: CWE-1321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
DataTables
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: DataTables

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform prototype pollution, which can result in information disclosure or data manipulation.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

DataTables: 1.10.0 - 1.10.22

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External links
https://github.com/DataTables/Dist-DataTables/blob/master/js/jquery.dataTables.js%23L2766
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1051961
https://github.com/DataTables/DataTablesSrc/commit/a51cbe99fd3d02aa5582f97d4af1615d11a1ea03
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-1016402
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1051962
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-598806

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.