CVE-2026-33993

Locutus brings stdlibs of other programming languages to JavaScript for educational purposes. Prior to version 3.0.25, the `unserialize()` function in `locutus/php/var/unserialize` assigns deserialized keys to plain objects via bracket notation without filtering the `__proto__` key. When a PHP serialized payload contains `__proto__` as an array or object key, JavaScript's `__proto__` setter is invoked, replacing the deserialized object's prototype with attacker-controlled content. This enables property injection, for...in propagation of injected properties, and denial of service via built-in method override. This is distinct from the previously reported prototype pollution in `parse_str` (GHSA-f98m-q3hr-p5wq, GHSA-rxrv-835q-v5mh) — `unserialize` is a different function with no mitigation applied. Version 3.0.25 patches the issue.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:locutus:locutus:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

History

01 Apr 2026, 13:22

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:locutus:locutus:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
References () https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/commit/345a6211e1e6f939f96a7090bfeff642c9fcf9e4 - () https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/commit/345a6211e1e6f939f96a7090bfeff642c9fcf9e4 - Patch
References () https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/pull/597 - () https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/pull/597 - Issue Tracking
References () https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/releases/tag/v3.0.25 - () https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/releases/tag/v3.0.25 - Release Notes
References () https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-4mph-v827-f877 - () https://github.com/locutusjs/locutus/security/advisories/GHSA-4mph-v827-f877 - Exploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 9.8
First Time Locutus
Locutus locutus

27 Mar 2026, 23:17

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-03-27 23:17

Updated : 2026-04-01 13:22


NVD link : CVE-2026-33993

Mitre link : CVE-2026-33993

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-33993


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Products Affected

locutus

  • locutus
CWE
CWE-1321

Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')