CVE-2020-7661
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7661 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. all versions of url-regex are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service. An attacker providing a very long string in String.test can cause a Denial of Service.. EPSS estimates a 2.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
all versions of url-regex are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service. An attacker providing a very long string in String.test can cause a Denial of Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Url-Regex Project | Url-Regex | All versions |
References
- https://github.com/kevva/url-regex/issues/70Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-URLREGEX-569472Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kevva/url-regex/issues/70Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-URLREGEX-569472Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7661?
all versions of url-regex are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service. An attacker providing a very long string in String.test can cause a Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2020-7661?
CVE-2020-7661 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7661?
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-2020-7661?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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