CVE-2020-7641
CVE-2020-7641 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Grunt-util-property Project Grunt-util-property with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. 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-1321.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-1321
- Affected product: Grunt-util-property Project Grunt-util-property
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- Last modified:
Description
This affects all versions of package grunt-util-property. The function call could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a __proto__ payload.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7641?
- This affects all versions of package grunt-util-property. The function call could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a __proto__ payload.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7641?
- CVE-2020-7641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2020-7641 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7641?
- CVE-2020-7641 primarily affects Grunt-util-property Project Grunt-util-property. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7641?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-7641 published?
- CVE-2020-7641 was published on 2022-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/mikaelkaron/grunt-util-property/blob/master/main.js%23L41
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-GRUNTUTILPROPERTY-565088
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:grunt-util-property_project:grunt-util-property:0.0.1:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:grunt-util-property_project:grunt-util-property:0.0.2:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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