# CVE-2021-40663: deep.assign npm package 0.0.0-alpha.0 is vulnerable to Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Polluti

- Also known as: GHSA-3829-MGMW-JCG4
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-06-30 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- deep.assign (npm): 0.0.0-alpha.0

## Description

deep.assign npm package 0.0.0-alpha.0 is vulnerable to Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution').

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, deep.assign, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/janbialostok/deep-assign/issues/1
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/deep.assign
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220826-0002/

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