CVE-2021-23434

What it is

This affects the package object-path before 0.11.6. A type confusion vulnerability can lead to a bypass of CVE-2020-15256 when the path components used in the path parameter are arrays. In particular, the condition currentPath === '__proto__' returns false if currentPath is ['__proto__']. This is because the === operator returns always false when the type of the operands is different.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

1.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2021-08-27 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:38 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2021-08-27 17:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:38 UTC

Exploit probability

1.9% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-843

Record status

Modified

Affected

• object-path Project object-path < 0.11.6
• Debian Linux 10.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.6

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

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