CVE-2020-8251

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 8.79%

Last modified

CVE-2020-8251 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Node.js < 14.11.0 is vulnerable to HTTP denial of service (DoS) attacks based on delayed requests submission which can make the server unable to accept new connections.. EPSS estimates a 8.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Node.js < 14.11.0 is vulnerable to HTTP denial of service (DoS) attacks based on delayed requests submission which can make the server unable to accept new connections.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
8.79%

94.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NodejsNode.Js>= 14.0.0, < 14.11.0
FedoraprojectFedora33

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8251?
Node.js < 14.11.0 is vulnerable to HTTP denial of service (DoS) attacks based on delayed requests submission which can make the server unable to accept new connections.
How severe is CVE-2020-8251?
CVE-2020-8251 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8251?
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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Source: NVD / NIST