CVE-2026-78178: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes in jQWidgets
CVE-2026-78178 is a medium severity vulnerability in jQWidgets versions 24.0.0 and 24.0.1. It involves improper control over modification of object prototype attributes via the JQXLite.extend/jqxBaseFramework.extend function in jqwidgets/jqx-all.js. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. The related GitHub issue was closed as "not planned," and no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in jQWidgets up to version 24.0.1 allows an attacker to manipulate object prototype attributes improperly through the JQXLite.extend/jqxBaseFramework.extend function in the jqwidgets/jqx-all.js file. This flaw could be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity. No official fix or remediation level has been published, and the associated GitHub issue was closed with a "not planned" label, suggesting no planned patch from the vendor.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to improperly modify object prototype attributes, which can lead to unexpected behavior or potential security issues in applications using the affected jQWidgets versions. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild, and the impact is rated medium severity based on the CVSS score.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Since the vendor has closed the related issue as "not planned," users should consider alternative mitigations such as avoiding use of the affected versions (24.0.0 and 24.0.1) or applying custom code reviews and controls to limit exposure to prototype pollution risks. Monitor vendor channels for any future updates.
CVE-2026-78178: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes in jQWidgets
Description
CVE-2026-78178 is a medium severity vulnerability in jQWidgets versions 24.0.0 and 24.0.1. It involves improper control over modification of object prototype attributes via the JQXLite.extend/jqxBaseFramework.extend function in jqwidgets/jqx-all.js. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication. The related GitHub issue was closed as "not planned," and no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.9medium
Affected software
pkg:github/jqwidgets/jQWidgetscpe:2.3:a:jqwidgets:jqwidgets:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in jQWidgets up to version 24.0.1 allows an attacker to manipulate object prototype attributes improperly through the JQXLite.extend/jqxBaseFramework.extend function in the jqwidgets/jqx-all.js file. This flaw could be exploited remotely without user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.9, indicating medium severity. No official fix or remediation level has been published, and the associated GitHub issue was closed with a "not planned" label, suggesting no planned patch from the vendor.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to improperly modify object prototype attributes, which can lead to unexpected behavior or potential security issues in applications using the affected jQWidgets versions. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild, and the impact is rated medium severity based on the CVSS score.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Since the vendor has closed the related issue as "not planned," users should consider alternative mitigations such as avoiding use of the affected versions (24.0.0 and 24.0.1) or applying custom code reviews and controls to limit exposure to prototype pollution risks. Monitor vendor channels for any future updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-23T15:59:00.456Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8bb588acd9273b49d28da5
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 03:07:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 03:22:04 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 04:10:33 UTC
Views: 5
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