CVE-2018-21036
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.77%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21036 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Sails.js before v1.0.0-46 allows attackers to cause a denial of service with a single request because there is no error handler in sails-hook-sockets to handle an empty pathname in a WebSocket request.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Sails.js before v1.0.0-46 allows attackers to cause a denial of service with a single request because there is no error handler in sails-hook-sockets to handle an empty pathname in a WebSocket request.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sailsjs | Sails | < 1.0.0-46 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/19/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/balderdashy/sails-hook-sockets/commit/0533a4864b1920fd8fbb5287bc0889193c5faf44Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/balderdashy/sails-hook-sockets/commit/ff02114eaec090ee51db48435cc32d451662606ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/19/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/balderdashy/sails-hook-sockets/commit/0533a4864b1920fd8fbb5287bc0889193c5faf44Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/balderdashy/sails-hook-sockets/commit/ff02114eaec090ee51db48435cc32d451662606ePatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21036?
Sails.js before v1.0.0-46 allows attackers to cause a denial of service with a single request because there is no error handler in sails-hook-sockets to handle an empty pathname in a WebSocket request.
How severe is CVE-2018-21036?
CVE-2018-21036 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21036?
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-2018-21036?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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