CVE-2018-16469
CVE-2018-16469 is a high-severity vulnerability in Merge Project Merge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Merge Project Merge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The merge.recursive function in the merge package <1.2.1 can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of the Object prototype. These properties will be present on all objects allowing for a denial of service attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16469?
- The merge.recursive function in the merge package <1.2.1 can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of the Object prototype. These properties will be present on all objects allowing for a denial of service attack.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16469?
- CVE-2018-16469 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-16469 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16469?
- CVE-2018-16469 affects Merge Project Merge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16469?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-16469 published?
- CVE-2018-16469 was published on 2018-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:merge_project:merge:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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