CVE-2020-27543
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.59%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27543 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The restify-paginate package 0.0.5 for Node.js allows remote attackers to cause a Denial-of-Service by omitting the HTTP Host header. A Restify-based web service would crash with an uncaught exception.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The restify-paginate package 0.0.5 for Node.js allows remote attackers to cause a Denial-of-Service by omitting the HTTP Host header. A Restify-based web service would crash with an uncaught exception.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Restify-Paginate Project | Restify-Paginate | 0.0.5 |
References
- https://github.com/paulvarache/restify-paginate/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/secoats/cve/tree/master/CVE-2020-27543_dos_restify-paginateExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210401-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/restify-paginateProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/paulvarache/restify-paginate/Product, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/secoats/cve/tree/master/CVE-2020-27543_dos_restify-paginateExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210401-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/restify-paginateProduct, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27543?
The restify-paginate package 0.0.5 for Node.js allows remote attackers to cause a Denial-of-Service by omitting the HTTP Host header. A Restify-based web service would crash with an uncaught exception.
How severe is CVE-2020-27543?
CVE-2020-27543 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27543?
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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