PatchTheCVECVE-2019-10793: dot-object before 2.1.3 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution
CVE-2019-10793 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting dot-object. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
dot-object before 2.1.3 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. The set function could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a __proto__ payload.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-74 |
| Published | 2020-02-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-10793?
dot-object: upgrade to 2.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-10793 being exploited?
CVE-2019-10793 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2019-10793 affect?
CVE-2019-10793 affects dot-object. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). dot-object before 2.1.3 is vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. The set function could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a __proto__ payload.
How urgent is CVE-2019-10793?
Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference