CVE-2026-53609
Published:June 12, 2026
Updated:June 29, 2026
ApostropheCMS is an open-source Node.js content management system. In versions up to and including 4.30.0, "apos.util.set()" traverses dot-notation paths without sanitizing "__proto__", allowing an authenticated editor to write arbitrary values to "Object.prototype" via the "$pullAll" patch operator. A confirmed gadget in "publicApiCheck()" causes this to bypass authorization on all piece-type REST API endpoints for every subsequent unauthenticated request, for the lifetime of the Node.js process. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.
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Base Score:
8.5
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
LOW
Subsequent System Confidentiality
HIGH
Subsequent System Integrity
LOW
Subsequent System Availability
LOW
CVSS v3
Base Score:
9.1
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')
EPSS
Base Score:
0.24