CVE-2026-14574
NVD: In Eclipse Theia versions 0.7.0 and up until including 1.73.1, the PreferenceUtils.merge function in @theia/core recursively merges preference values without rejecting prototype-related keys (__proto__, constructor, prototype). NVD: Because this function is invoked by PreferenceServiceImpl.doResolve for every preference resolution across scopes (default, user, workspace, folder), a crafted preference value in a workspace settings file (.theia/settings.json or .vscode/settings.json) can... OSV: In Eclipse Theia versions 0.7.0 and up until including 1.73.1, the PreferenceUtils.merge function in @theia/core recursively merges preference values without rejecting prototype-related keys (__proto__, constructor, prototype).
5.7 Severity
MEDIUM EPSS
0.0028 (20) KEV
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Source-published summary
NVD: In Eclipse Theia versions 0.7.0 and up until including 1.73.1, the PreferenceUtils.merge function in @theia/core recursively merges preference values without rejecting prototype-related keys (__proto__, constructor, prototype). NVD: Because this function is invoked by PreferenceServiceImpl.doResolve for every preference resolution across scopes (default, user, workspace, folder), a crafted preference value in a workspace settings file (.theia/settings.json or .vscode/settings.json) can... OSV: In Eclipse Theia versions 0.7.0 and up until including 1.73.1, the PreferenceUtils.merge function in @theia/core recursively merges preference values without rejecting prototype-related keys (__proto__, constructor, prototype).
Possible impact
This medium severity issue needs human triage to confirm exposure, affected versions, and vendor guidance for defensive exposure review.
Affected context
vendor/product: eclipse / theia
Remediation / advisory
Remediation reference present; patch status requires confirmation in the linked advisory.
Why it matters
This medium severity issue needs human triage to confirm exposure, affected versions, and vendor guidance for defensive exposure review.; CVSS 5.7 (MEDIUM); EPSS percentile 20; not listed in KEV; Remediation reference present; patch status requires confirmation in the linked advisory; sources: NVD, OSV, Vendor Advisory.
What to verify
Confirm affected product/version, vendor advisory, patch or mitigation, and exposure.
Exposure hint
exposure unknown
Impact tags
Urgency reasons
Source-derived note
Summary derived from NVD / OSV / Vendor Advisory description; unsafe procedural detail is not shown.
Redaction metadata
- source summary used
- True
- fallback summary used
- False
- unsafe procedural detail present
- false
- raw source displayed
- false
- public summary redacted
- true
Remediation handoff
Public-safe static handoff for human/Codex remediation planning. Scan, patch, external execution, and auto remediation are disabled.
Safety note
This radar shows source-published defensive context only. Exploit procedures, exploit strings, scanner commands, and auto-remediation are not provided.
Official references
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14574
- https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2026-14574
- https://github.com/eclipse-theia/theia/security/advisories/GHSA-f3w9-qfw3-xr32
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignment/-/work_items/157
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/vulnerability-reports/-/issues/567
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/vulnerability-reports/-/work_items/567