Description
In devalue v5.6.3, devalue.parse and devalue.unflatten were susceptible to prototype pollution via maliciously crafted payloads. Successful exploitation could lead to Denial of Service (DoS) or type confusion.
Recommendation
Update the devalue package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:
- Affected version(s): < 5.6.4
- Patched version(s): 5.6.4
References
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