Prototype Pollution in @hapi/subtextGHSA-g9cg-h3jm-cwrc
GHSA-g9cg-h3jm-cwrc is a security vulnerability in @hapi/pez. A fix is available for @hapi/pez — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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@hapi/peznpmDescription
Versions of @hapi/pez prior to 4.1.2 or 5.0.1 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. A multipart payload can be constructed in a way that one of the parts’ content can be set as the entire payload object’s prototype. If this prototype contains data, it may bypass other validation rules which enforce access and privacy. If this prototype evaluates to null, it can cause unhandled exceptions when the request payload is accessed.
Recommendation
Upgrade to versions 5.0.1 or later. There is a fix available for version 4.1.2, but it only available for direct download from the repository.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📦npm | @hapi/pez | all versions | 5.0.1npm install @hapi/pez@5.0.1 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for @hapi/pez, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update @hapi/pez to 5.0.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-g9cg-h3jm-cwrc 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
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