CVE-2022-22912 (Critical) detected in plist-3.0.1.tgz

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CVE-2022-22912 - Critical Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - plist-3.0.1.tgz

Mac OS X Plist parser/builder for Node.js and browsers

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/plist/-/plist-3.0.1.tgz

Dependency Hierarchy:

• electron-packager-15.4.0.tgz (Root Library)
  • ❌ plist-3.0.1.tgz (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

Prototype pollution vulnerability via .parse() in Plist before v3.0.4 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) and may lead to remote code execution.

Publish Date: 2022-02-17

URL: CVE-2022-22912

CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2022-02-17

Fix Resolution (plist): 3.0.6

Direct dependency fix Resolution (electron-packager): 15.5.0

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