CVE-2026-59876

What it is

protobufjs compiles protobuf definitions into JavaScript (JS) functions. From 8.2.0 until 8.6.5, the protobufjs Text Format extension parsed string-keyed map entries using ordinary property assignment, allowing a map entry with key __proto__ to change the prototype of the returned map object instead of creating an own map entry in protobufjs/ext/textformat. This issue is fixed in version 8.6.5.

At a glance

Exploitability

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

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2026-07-08 16:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-25 17:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2026-07-08 16:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-25 17:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-1321 · Prototype pollution

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Protobufjs Project Protobufjs < 8.6.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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