CVE-2026-16008: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes in sagold json-schema-library
A security vulnerability has been detected in sagold json-schema-library 11.5.0/11.5.1. This impacts the function parsePropertyDependencies of the file src/keywords/propertyDependencies.ts. The manipulation leads to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 11.6.0 will fix this issue. The identifier of the patch is 432287ee6f68a02ce6f015354618486ec427a32d. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-16008 affects sagold json-schema-library versions 11.5.0 and 11.5.1 in the parsePropertyDependencies function located in src/keywords/propertyDependencies.ts. It allows an attacker to improperly modify object prototype attributes, which can lead to unexpected behavior or security issues. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). The issue is fixed in version 11.6.0, with the patch identified by commit 432287ee6f68a02ce6f015354618486ec427a32d.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to manipulate object prototype attributes improperly, potentially causing security issues such as prototype pollution. This can affect the integrity and behavior of applications using the vulnerable library. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium impact with limited scope and privileges required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade sagold json-schema-library to version 11.6.0 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation is specified or required.
CVE-2026-16008: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes in sagold json-schema-library
Description
A security vulnerability has been detected in sagold json-schema-library 11.5.0/11.5.1. This impacts the function parsePropertyDependencies of the file src/keywords/propertyDependencies.ts. The manipulation leads to improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes. The attack can be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 11.6.0 will fix this issue. The identifier of the patch is 432287ee6f68a02ce6f015354618486ec427a32d. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-16008 affects sagold json-schema-library versions 11.5.0 and 11.5.1 in the parsePropertyDependencies function located in src/keywords/propertyDependencies.ts. It allows an attacker to improperly modify object prototype attributes, which can lead to unexpected behavior or security issues. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3 (medium severity). The issue is fixed in version 11.6.0, with the patch identified by commit 432287ee6f68a02ce6f015354618486ec427a32d.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to manipulate object prototype attributes improperly, potentially causing security issues such as prototype pollution. This can affect the integrity and behavior of applications using the vulnerable library. The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium impact with limited scope and privileges required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade sagold json-schema-library to version 11.6.0 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation is specified or required.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T05:15:27.899Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5b5ecd2d1edb114c7fc117
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 11:09:01 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 12:12:33 UTC
Last updated: 08/31/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 81
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