CVE-2019-10794 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-10794 affecting component-flatten by Snyk. Understand the impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to prevent Prototype Pollution.
Component-flatten by Snyk is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution, allowing attackers to manipulate Object.prototype properties.
Understanding CVE-2019-10794
The vulnerability in component-flatten exposes systems to potential exploitation through Prototype Pollution.
What is CVE-2019-10794?
The entire range of component-flatten versions is susceptible to Prototype Pollution. Attackers can deceive a function into modifying Object.prototype properties using a proto payload.
The Impact of CVE-2019-10794
- Allows attackers to manipulate Object.prototype properties
- Can lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or system compromise
Technical Details of CVE-2019-10794
Component-flatten vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
All versions of component-flatten are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. Attackers can manipulate Object.prototype properties using a proto payload.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: component-flatten
- Vendor: Snyk
- Versions: All versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers exploit the vulnerability by deceiving a function into adding or altering Object.prototype properties through a proto payload.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-10794 and preventing potential exploitation.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update component-flatten to a patched version
- Implement input validation to prevent malicious payloads
- Monitor for any unauthorized changes to Object.prototype
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software components to patched versions
- Conduct security audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by Snyk promptly to address the Prototype Pollution vulnerability