CVE-2018-16490
CVE-2018-16490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mpath Project Mpath 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-74.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-74
- Affected product: Mpath Project Mpath
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in module mpath <0.5.1 that allows an attacker to inject arbitrary properties onto Object.prototype.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-16490?
- A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in module mpath <0.5.1 that allows an attacker to inject arbitrary properties onto Object.prototype.
- How severe is CVE-2018-16490?
- CVE-2018-16490 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 high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-16490 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-16490?
- CVE-2018-16490 affects Mpath Project Mpath. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-16490?
- 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-2018-16490 published?
- CVE-2018-16490 was published on 2019-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mpath_project:mpath:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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