CVE-2016-10521
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.09%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10521 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. jshamcrest is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in to the emailAddress validator.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
jshamcrest is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in to the emailAddress validator.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jshamcrest Project | Jshamcrest | >= 0.6.7, <= 0.7.1 |
References
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/53Broken Link
- https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/53Broken Link
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10521?
jshamcrest is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) when certain types of user input is passed in to the emailAddress validator.
How severe is CVE-2016-10521?
CVE-2016-10521 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10521?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-10521?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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