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CVE-2026-16266

6.3 MEDIUM 0.4% exploit odds Fix listed Other Library

What it is

Versions of the package mongo-object before 3.0.3 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the expandKey() function in util.js. An attacker can modify the JavaScript prototype chain by supplying a crafted property path containing special keys such as __proto__.

At a glance

Exploitability
Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds
0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix
A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

  1. PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
  2. Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Details

Published
Last modified
Exploit probability
0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness
CWE-1321 · Prototype pollution
Record status
Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 6.3

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Attack requirements
Present
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Raw vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record