MEDIUM CVSS 4.3
Published: 2020-03-09

CVE-2019-10806

vega_project vega Security Advisory (CVE-2019-10806)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2019-10806 impacting vega_project vega. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
vega-util prior to 1.13.1 allows manipulation of object prototype. The 'vega.mergeConfig' method within vega-util could be tricked into adding or modifying properties of the Object.prototype.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product vega_project / vega
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-1321

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2019-10806 impacting vega_project vega.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2019-10806.yaml
id: cve-2019-10806

info:
  name: vega_project vega - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2019-10806 affecting vega_project vega.
    Evaluation: vega-util prior to 1.13.1 allows manipulation of object prototype. The 'vega.mergeConfig' method within vega-util could be tricked into addi...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2019-10806
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2019-10806
    cwe-id: CWE-1321
  tags: cve,cve-2019-10806,vega_project,vega,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "vega"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2019-10806.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2019-10806
# Target: vega_project vega | CVSS: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2019-10806 (vega_project vega)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against vega_project vega scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2019-10806.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2019-10806
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install vega 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade vega 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update vega

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i vega 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i vega

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2019-10806 in vega_project vega?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update vega_project vega packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2019-10806?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2019-10806?

CVE-2019-10806 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2019-10806
Weakness CWE-1321
Vendor vega_project
Product vega
Published 2020-03-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N