CVE-2020-7767
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.62%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7767 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of package express-validators are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) when validating specifically-crafted invalid urls.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
All versions of package express-validators are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) when validating specifically-crafted invalid urls.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Express-Validators Project | Express-Validators | All versions |
References
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-EXPRESSVALIDATORS-1017404Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-EXPRESSVALIDATORS-1017404Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7767?
All versions of package express-validators are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) when validating specifically-crafted invalid urls.
How severe is CVE-2020-7767?
CVE-2020-7767 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7767?
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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