CVE-2020-8141
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2020-8141 affects the dot package version 1.1.2, which was discovered in early 2020. The vulnerability is related to the package's use of Function() to compile templates, creating a potential security risk (MITRE CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the way the dot package v1.1.2 uses Function() to compile templates. The issue can be exploited if an attacker can control either the given template or if they can control the value set on Object.prototype (MITRE CVE).

Impact

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code through prototype pollution if they can control either the template or Object.prototype values (MITRE CVE).

Mitigation and workarounds

The issue has been addressed in newer versions of the package. Users should update to the latest version that includes the fix for CVE-2020-8141. The Debian project has included fixes for this vulnerability in their security updates (Debian Update).

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