MEDIUM
CVE-2018-16487
CWE-400Published: February 1, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in lodash <4.17.11 where the functions merge, mergeWith, and defaultsDeep can be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-16487 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
lodash1 product(s)
lodash
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://hackerone.com/reports/380873Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0004/Third Party Advisory
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https://hackerone.com/reports/380873Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0004/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-16487
CVSS Score5.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-400
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 1, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-400)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-16487 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.