CVE-2021-3820
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.18%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3820 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. inflect is vulnerable to Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
inflect is vulnerable to Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Inflect Project | Inflect | < 0.3.7 |
References
- https://github.com/pksunkara/inflect/commit/a9a0a8e9561c3487854c7cae42565d9652ec858bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/4612b31a-072b-4f61-a916-c7e4cbc2042aExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pksunkara/inflect/commit/a9a0a8e9561c3487854c7cae42565d9652ec858bPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/4612b31a-072b-4f61-a916-c7e4cbc2042aExploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3820?
inflect is vulnerable to Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity
How severe is CVE-2021-3820?
CVE-2021-3820 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3820?
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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