CVE-2026-14574
Eclipse Theia Prototype Pollution via PreferenceUtils.merge
Record summary
CVE-2026-14574 has a selected CVSS score of 5.7 (medium).
Description
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`). 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 pollute `Object.prototype` when the user opens the workspace, potentially altering application logic across the Theia process.
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Aug 5, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Eclipse TheiaBrowse Eclipse Foundation / Eclipse TheiaDefault status: unaffected | CVE List | 0.7.0 to < 1.74.0 | affected |