CVE-2015-9239
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2015-9239 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ansi2html is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ansi2html is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ansi2html Project | Ansi2html | 0.0.1 |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/51Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/51Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-9239?
ansi2html is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in.
How severe is CVE-2015-9239?
CVE-2015-9239 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9239?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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