Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-54737

phun-ky defaults-deep

@phun-ky/defaults-deep is a library like lodash defaultsDeep with array preservation and no lodash dependency. Prior to 2.0.5, defaultsDeep() recursively merges user-supplied objects without filtering proto, constructor, and prototype, allowing properties to be written to Object.prototype. This issue is fixed in version 2.0.5.

CVSS
7.3
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.08.01
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.3

Vulnerability overview

@phun-ky/defaults-deep is a library like lodash defaultsDeep with array preservation and no lodash dependency. Prior to 2.0.5, defaultsDeep() recursively merges user-supplied objects without filtering proto, constructor, and prototype, allowing properties to be written to Object.prototype. This issue is fixed in version 2.0.5.

Affected product and versions

Product
phun-ky defaults-deep
Affected versions
>= < 2.0.5
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that phun-ky defaults-deep and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
CWE-1321