CVE-2026-55451
### Impact `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. ### Patches Fixed in `[email protected]`. Key segments equal to `__proto__`, `constructor`, or `prototype` are now rejected before being used as dynamic object keys. ### Workarounds Upgrade to `1.3.3`. If upgrading is not immediately possible, sanitize/validate translation keys before passing them to `js2i18next()` and reject any key whose `##`-separated segments include `__proto__`, `constructor`, or `prototype`.
Properties
- ghsa_id
- GHSA-f4jp-rw7w-ccwg
- severity
- medium
- summary
- gettext-converter: Prototype pollution in js2i18next() via crafted translation keys
- cve_id
- CVE-2026-55451
- is_ghsa_only
- false
- ghsa_published
- 2026-08-20T20:11:13Z
- source_url
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f4jp-rw7w-ccwg
- ghsa_updated
- 2026-08-20T20:11:15Z
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