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CVE-2025-63704 victorteokw CVE debrief
CVE-2025-63704 is a critical vulnerability in the NPM package query-parser-string 1.0.0, which is susceptible to Prototype Pollution due to improper sanitization of user-supplied query parameters. This vulnerability can lead to significant security risks, including potential data breaches and system compromise. Affected product deployments should be identified in managed environments, and owners should be assigned for follow-up. The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, but additional verification is required to determine the full scope of affected systems and potential impact.
- Vendor
- victorteokw
- Product
- query-parser-string
- CVSS
- CRITICAL 9.8
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-05-07
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-11-04
- Advisory published
- 2026-05-07
- Advisory updated
- 2026-11-04
Who should care
Defenders responsible for managing NPM packages, security teams, and developers using the query-parser-string package should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to verify exposure and mitigate potential risks.
Why it matters
CVE-2025-63704 is a critical vulnerability in the NPM package query-parser-string 1.0.0, which requires verification of exposure and mitigation of potential security risks associated with Prototype Pollution.
- Verification of NPM package inventory is required to determine exposure
- Potential security risks associated with Prototype Pollution need to be assessed and mitigated
- Updating or removing the vulnerable package may be necessary to prevent exploitation
- Monitoring for potential security breaches and system compromise is recommended
Technical summary
The query-parser-string 1.0.0 NPM package does not properly sanitize user-supplied query parameters, making it vulnerable to Prototype Pollution. This can lead to security risks, including potential data breaches and system compromise. Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this package in their inventory and assessing exposure, as Prototype Pollution can lead to significant security risks. The vulnerability requires verification of exposure and mitigation of potential security risks associated with Prototype Pollution.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the presence of this package in their inventory and assessing exposure, as Prototype Pollution can lead to significant security risks.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the presence of query-parser-string 1.0.0 in your NPM package inventory
- Assess exposure and potential impact on your systems
- Consider updating or removing the vulnerable package
- Monitor for potential security risks associated with Prototype Pollution
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, but additional verification is required to determine the full scope of affected systems and potential impact.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2025-63704 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-63704
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2025-63704 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-63704
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://gist.github.com/6en6ar/d62f614dbb2b1032b5e45a56fe26ec8b
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://github.com/victorteokw/query-string-parser/issues/3
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.