GHSA-4hwx-xcc5-2hfc
tarteaucitron.js allows prototype pollution via custom text injection
Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | tarteaucitronjs | < 1.20.1 | 1.20.1 |
Details
As written in the advisory (Markdown source, shown as plain text).
A vulnerability was identified in `tarteaucitron.js`, where the `addOrUpdate` function, used for applying custom texts, did not properly validate input. This allowed an attacker with direct access to the site's source code or a CMS plugin to manipulate JavaScript object prototypes, leading to potential security risks such as data corruption or unintended code execution.
## Impact
An attacker with high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to:
- Modify object prototypes, affecting core JavaScript behavior,
- Cause application crashes or unexpected behavior,
- Potentially introduce further security vulnerabilities depending on the application's architecture.
## Fix https://github.com/AmauriC/tarteaucitron.js/commit/74c354c413ee3f82dff97a15a0a43942887c2b5b
The issue was resolved by ensuring that user-controlled inputs cannot modify JavaScript object prototypes.
References
External links from the advisory. They lead to third-party sites.