CVE-2024-38996: ag-grid Prototype Pollution — Exploit

Description

ag-grid-community v31.3.2 and ag-grid-enterprise v31.3.2 were discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the _.mergeDeep function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1321 CWE-1321

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ag-grid	ag-grid	< 31.3.4

References

Exploits

https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/18e8c27f3a6376e7cf082cfe1ca766fa https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/c1590660750744f25e86ba1bf240844b https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/f8037d492dab0d77bca719e05d31c08b https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/18e8c27f3a6376e7cf082cfe1ca766fa https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/c1590660750744f25e86ba1bf240844b https://gist.github.com/mestrtee/f8037d492dab0d77bca719e05d31c08b

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38996? +

ag-grid-community v31.3.2 and ag-grid-enterprise v31.3.2 were discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the _.mergeDeep function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-38996? +

CVE-2024-38996 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38996? +

CVE-2024-38996 affects products from ag-grid, specifically: ag-grid. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38996? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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