devalue `uneval`ed code can create objects with polluted prototypes when `eval`edGHSA-8qm3-746x-r74r
Fix: sveltejs/devalue@0f04d4dGHSA-8qm3-746x-r74r is a security vulnerability in devalue. A fix is available for devalue — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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devaluenpmDescription
Under certain circumstances, unevaling untrusted data can produce output code that will create objects with polluted prototypes when later evaled, meaning the output data can be a different shape from the input data.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📦npm | devalue | all versions | 5.6.3npm install devalue@5.6.3 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for devalue, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update devalue to 5.6.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-8qm3-746x-r74r 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 GHSA-8qm3-746x-r74r in your dependencies?
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