CVE-2016-10520
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.15%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10520 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. jadedown 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
jadedown is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jadedown Project | Jadedown | >= 0.0.1, <= 0.0.3 |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/52Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/52Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10520?
jadedown is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in.
How severe is CVE-2016-10520?
CVE-2016-10520 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-2016-10520?
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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