Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 3, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-3751
CVE-2018-3751
Description
The utilities function in all versions <= 0.3.0 of the merge-recursive node module can be tricked into modifying the prototype of Object when the attacker can control part of the structure passed to this function. This can let an attacker add or modify existing properties that will exist on all objects.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
merge-recursivenpm | <= 0.0.3 | — |
Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:umbraengineering:merge-recursive:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*Range: <=0.3.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- hackerone.com/reports/311337nvdExploitIssue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-cvxm-f295-x957ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3751ghsaADVISORY
- www.npmjs.com/advisories/715ghsaWEB
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