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CVE-2019-10768

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  • Published2019-11-19
  • Fixed in1.7.9
  • WeaknessCWE-1321

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Description

In AngularJS before 1.7.9 the function `merge()` could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of `Object.prototype` using a `__proto__` payload.

Timeline

dates in UTC
  1. 2019-11-1921:15CVE publishedNVD

Versions per branch

NVD · OSV
Angularjs
BranchAffectedFixed in
1.7< 1.7.91.7.9

as publishedRanges as NVD and OSV publish them; a distribution’s build can be fixed under an older number.

Distribution builds and vendor advisories

Packages from OSV.dev and products from the vendors' CSAF advisories.

version not verifiedVersions not verified: read as OSV.dev and the vendors publish them, not checked against each vendor's release list.

Packages

  • @rootio/angularRoot:npmall versions · fixed in 1.4.14-root.io.1
  • @rootio/angularRoot:npmall versions · fixed in 1.3.0-root.io.1
  • @rootio/angularRoot:npmall versions · fixed in 1.3.0-root.io.2
  • @rootio/angularRoot:npmall versions · fixed in 1.3.0-root.io.3
  • @rootio/angularRoot:npmall versions · fixed in 1.4.14-root.io.2
  • @rootio/angularRoot:npmall versions · fixed in 1.4.14-root.io.3
  • angularTuxCare:npmfrom 1.4.4-tuxcare.0 · fixed in 1.4.4-tuxcare.1
  • angularTuxCare:npmfrom 1.5.11-tuxcare.0 · fixed in 1.5.11-tuxcare.1

15 more package ranges on OSV.dev

Vendor advisories

  • CVE-2019-10768 Red Hat Product Security11 products fixed · 6 known affected

    AngularJS: Prototype pollution in merge function could result in code injection

    angularjs as a component of Red Hat AMQ Broker 7 · angular as a component of Red Hat Decision Manager 7 · angularjs as a component of Red Hat Fuse 7 · +3 more

  • RHSA-2023:0274 Red Hat Product Security3 products fixed

    Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat OpenStack Platform 17.0 (python-XStatic-Angular) security update

  • RHSA-2022:8866 Red Hat Product Security3 products fixed

    Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.1.9 (python-XStatic-Angular) security update

  • RHSA-2022:8849 Red Hat Product Security3 products fixed

    Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat OpenStack Platform 16.2.4 (python-XStatic-Angular) security update

  • RHSA-2021:0417 Red Hat Product Security1 product fixed

    Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat AMQ Broker 7.8.1 release and security update

  • RHSA-2020:5568 Red Hat Product Security1 product fixed

    Red Hat Security Advisory: Red Hat Fuse 7.8.0 release and security update

1 more advisory

Full record on NVD

Fix

  1. Update Angularjs to 1.7.9
  2. Vendor fix Red Hat Product Security RHSA-2023:0274 · 3 productsFor details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
  3. Vendor fix Red Hat Product Security RHSA-2021:0417 · 1 productBefore applying the update, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings, and so on. The References section of this erratum contains a download link (you must log in to download the update).
  4. Vendor fix Red Hat Product Security RHSA-2020:5568 · 1 productBefore applying the update, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings, and so on. Installation instructions are available from the Fuse 7.8.0 product documentation page: https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat…
  5. Vendor fix CISA ICSA-20-133-02 · 28 productsOSIsoft provides the following security updates to mitigate the reported vulnerabilities:
  6. Vendor fix CISA ICSA-20-133-02 · 28 productsOSIsoft reports further action should be taken after applying the security updates. Remove PI Asset Framework (AF) Client .NET 3.5 after verifying OSIsoft products that include the PI AF Client, such as PI ProcessBook, PI DataLink and other PI System desktop applications have been upgraded to 2015 …
  7. Vendor fix CISA ICSA-20-133-02 · 28 productsFor PI System servers and interface nodes that are normally unattended, limit console and remote desktop logon access to authorized administrators.

Advisories and patches

Detection

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ProjectDiscovery
Exploit-DB
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Exploit-DB
Proof of concept
Metasploit modules
none listed
Metasploit Framework

Sources

Identifiers

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Published
2019-11-19
Last Modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Modified
GitHub Advisory
GHSA-89mq-4x47-5v83

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10768?

In AngularJS before 1.7.9 the function `merge()` could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of `Object.prototype` using a `__proto__` payload.

Is CVE-2019-10768 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-10768 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.0% on 2026-11-08, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-10768?

CVE-2019-10768 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

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