Summary
Prototype Pollution in @hapi/hoek
Versions of @hapi/hoek prior to 8.5.1 and 9.0.3 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. The clone function fails to prevent the modification of the Object prototype when passed specially-crafted input. Attackers may use this to change existing properties that exist in all objects, which may lead to Denial of Service or Remote Code Execution in specific circumstances.
This issue does not affect hapi applications since the framework protects against such malicious inputs. Applications that use @hapi/hoek outside of the hapi ecosystem may be vulnerable.
Impact
Affected versions
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Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-22H7-7WWG-QMGG? GHSA-22H7-7WWG-QMGG is a low-severity security vulnerability in @hapi/hoek (npm), affecting versions >= 8.3.2, < 8.5.1. It is fixed in 8.5.1, 9.0.3.
- Which versions of @hapi/hoek are affected by GHSA-22H7-7WWG-QMGG? @hapi/hoek (npm) versions >= 8.3.2, < 8.5.1 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-22H7-7WWG-QMGG? Yes. GHSA-22H7-7WWG-QMGG is fixed in 8.5.1, 9.0.3. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-22H7-7WWG-QMGG exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-22H7-7WWG-QMGG is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-22H7-7WWG-QMGG is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-22H7-7WWG-QMGG?
- Upgrade
@hapi/hoekto 8.5.1 or later - Upgrade
@hapi/hoekto 9.0.3 or later
- Upgrade