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HIGH

CVE-2020-8268

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.

Technical details

Published
2020-11-09

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8268?

Prototype pollution vulnerability in json8-merge-patch npm package < 1.0.3 may allow attackers to inject or modify methods and properties of the global object constructor.

Is CVE-2020-8268 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-8268 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-8268?

CVE-2020-8268 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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