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Security checkJanuary 27, 2023

Improper Input Validation in Deap

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Description

The utilities function in all versions < 1.0.1 of the deap 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.

Recommendation

Update the deap package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): < 1.0.1
  • Patched version(s): 1.0.1

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