Vulnerability identifier: #VU92248

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29651

CWE-ID: CWE-1321

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
json-schema-ref-parser
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: API Dev Tools

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the bundle()`, `parse()`, `resolve()`, `dereference() functions. 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

json-schema-ref-parser: 11.0.0 - 11.1.0

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External links
http://gist.github.com/tariqhawis/5db76b38112bba756615b688c32409ad

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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.