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CVE-2026-55451: gettext-converter: Prototype pollution in js2i18next() via crafted translation keys

August 20, 2026

js2i18next() is vulnerable to prototype pollution. When converting translations, it splits nested keys on the key separator (default ##) and uses each segment as a dynamic object key while building the output object. A key whose segment is __proto__ (e.g. __proto__##gcPolluted) causes the converter to resolve Object.prototype as the nested write target and assign the translated value onto it, polluting Object.prototype for the whole runtime.

Any application that converts translation data (PO / i18next JS objects) originating from an untrusted or user-controlled source is affected. Prototype pollution can lead to denial of service and, depending on the surrounding application, may enable further attacks.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-f4jp-rw7w-ccwg
  • github.com/locize/gettext-converter/commit/df90c3b93e51faef68891d97b626544f619c5b31
  • github.com/locize/gettext-converter/issues/15
  • github.com/locize/gettext-converter/releases/tag/v1.3.3
  • github.com/locize/gettext-converter/security/advisories/GHSA-f4jp-rw7w-ccwg
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55451

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Affected versions

All versions before 1.3.3

Fixed versions

  • 1.3.3

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.3.3 or above.

Impact 5.3 MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

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Weakness

  • CWE-1321: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')

Source file

npm/gettext-converter/CVE-2026-55451.yml

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