CVE-2023-6293 is a high-severity (CVSS 7.5) CWE-1321 vulnerability in sequelize-typescript. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for sequelize-typescript — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Prototype Pollution in robinbuschmann/sequelize-typescript
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
How urgent is this, really
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Real-World Exposure
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sequelize-typescriptnpmDescription
Prototype Pollution in GitHub repository robinbuschmann/sequelize-typescript prior to 2.1.6.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📦npm | sequelize-typescript | all versions | 2.1.6npm install sequelize-typescript@2.1.6 |
Affected Products
sequelize-typescriptsequelizejsResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for sequelize-typescript, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update sequelize-typescript to 2.1.6 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2023-6293 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2023-6293 in your dependencies?
Find it across npm, including transitive dependencies.