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HIGH

CVE-2021-43138

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

3.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In Async before 2.6.4 and 3.x before 3.2.2, a malicious user can obtain privileges via the mapValues() method, aka lib/internal/iterator.js createObjectIterator prototype pollution.

Technical details

Published
2022-04-06

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43138?

In Async before 2.6.4 and 3.x before 3.2.2, a malicious user can obtain privileges via the mapValues() method, aka lib/internal/iterator.js createObjectIterator prototype pollution.

Is CVE-2021-43138 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-43138 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-43138?

CVE-2021-43138 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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