CVE-2024-39014: utils · n/a
Affects utilsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 Jul 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
npmcahil/utilspkg:npm/cahil/utilsOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
1. Immediately audit all software dependencies to identify usage of ahilfoley cahil/utils version 2.3.2 or earlier. 2. Monitor official sources and repositories for patches or updates addressing CVE-2024-39014 and apply them promptly once available. 3. In the absence of patches, consider temporarily removing or replacing the vulnerable library with alternative utilities that do not exhibit prototype pollution vulnerabilities. 4. Implement strict input validation and sanitization to prevent injection of malicious properties into objects, especially when handling untrusted data. 5. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) configured to detect and block prototype pollution attack patterns. 6. Conduct thorough code reviews focusing on object property assignments and usage of the set function to identify and remediate unsafe coding practices. 7. Enhance logging and monitoring to detect unusual object mutations or application crashes indicative of exploitation attempts. 8. Educate development teams about prototype pollution risks and secure coding standards to prevent recurrence.
Description
ahilfoley cahil/utils v2.3.2 was discovered to contain a prototype pollution via the function set. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via injecting arbitrary properties.