CVE-2023-45827
CWE-1321Published: November 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Dot diver is a lightweight, powerful, and dependency-free TypeScript utility library that provides types and functions to work with object paths in dot notation. In versions prior to 1.0.2 there is a Prototype Pollution vulnerability in the `setByPath` function which can leads to remote code execution (RCE). This issue has been addressed in commit `98daf567` which has been included in release 1.0.2. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds to this vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
The dot-diver library contains a prototype pollution vulnerability in the setByPath function that can lead to remote code execution. This is a critical issue with a 9.8 CVSS score.
There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade the dot-diver library to version 1.0.2 or later.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-45827 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.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-45827 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts