CVE-2026-55451

gettext-converter provides gettext resource conversion utilities for JavaScript. Prior to 1.3.3, js2i18next() in lib/js2i18next.js splits nested translation keys using options.keyseparator, whose default value consists of two number signs, and uses each segment as a dynamic object key without rejecting __proto__, constructor, or prototype. When an application converts untrusted PO or i18next translation data, a __proto__ segment resolves Object.prototype as the nested write target and Object.assign writes attacker-controlled translated properties onto the process-wide prototype. The resulting prototype pollution can cause denial of service and may enable application-dependent follow-on attacks. This issue is fixed in version 1.3.3.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://github.com/locize/gettext-converter/commit/df90c3b93e51faef68891d97b626544f619c5b31
https://github.com/locize/gettext-converter/issues/15
https://github.com/locize/gettext-converter/releases/tag/v1.3.3
https://github.com/locize/gettext-converter/security/advisories/GHSA-f4jp-rw7w-ccwg
https://github.com/locize/gettext-converter/issues/15

Configurations

No configuration.

History

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Information

Published : 2026-09-14 17:17

Updated : 2026-09-14 19:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-55451

Mitre link : CVE-2026-55451

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-55451

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-1321

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

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