CVE-2020-7765: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in firebase
5.3
CVSS Score
3.1
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.38799%
CWE
Published
5/18/2021
Updated
2/1/2023
KEV Status
No
Technology
JavaScript
Technical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
---|---|---|---|
@firebase/util | npm | < 0.3.4 | 0.3.4 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
- The vulnerability description explicitly mentions deepExtend in DeepCopy.ts as the affected component.
- The GitHub commit 9cf727f shows added validation for 'proto' in deepExtend, confirming this was the vulnerable entry point.
- The Snyk PoC demonstrates prototype pollution via deepExtend.
- The CVE/NVD descriptions link the vulnerability to improper input handling in object merging logic.
- The patch adds an 'isValidKey' check specifically for 'proto', indicating this was the attack vector.
- High confidence as multiple sources (advisory, commit, CVE) directly implicate this function.