Description (CNA)
protobufjs compiles protobuf definitions into JavaScript (JS) functions. In versions prior to 8.0.1 and 7.5.5, attackers can inject arbitrary code in the "type" fields of protobuf definitions, which will then execute during object decoding using that definition. Versions 8.0.1 and 7.5.5 patch the issue.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| protobufjs / protobuf.js | affected < 7.5.5; affected >= 8.0.0-experimental, < 8.0.1 |
CWE
CWE-94
References
- https://github.com/protobufjs/protobuf.js/security/advisories/GHSA-xq3m-2v4x-88gg
- https://github.com/protobufjs/protobuf.js/commit/535df444ac060243722ac5d672db205e5c531d75
- https://github.com/protobufjs/protobuf.js/commit/ff7b2afef8754837cc6dc64c864cd111ab477956
- https://github.com/protobufjs/protobuf.js/releases/tag/protobufjs-v7.5.5
- https://github.com/protobufjs/protobuf.js/releases/tag/protobufjs-v8.0.1
ADP enrichment
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A flaw was found in protobufjs, a JavaScript (JS) library used for compiling protobuf definitions. A remote attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability by injecting arbitrary code into the "type" fields of protobuf definitions. This malicious code will then execute during the object decoding process, leading to arbitrary code execution and potentially full system compromise.
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-41242
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2459442
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-41242.json
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:21338
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26234
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:24977
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:37275
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:62260