CVE-2021-38244
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.18%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38244 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) vulnerability exits in cbioportal 3.6.21 and older via a POST request to /ProteinArraySignificanceTest.json.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) vulnerability exits in cbioportal 3.6.21 and older via a POST request to /ProteinArraySignificanceTest.json.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cbioportal Project | Cbioportal | <= 3.6.21 |
References
- https://github.com/cBioPortal/cbioportal/issues/8680Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cBioPortal/cbioportal/pull/8751Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cBioPortal/cbioportal/issues/8680Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cBioPortal/cbioportal/pull/8751Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38244?
A regular expression denial of service (ReDoS) vulnerability exits in cbioportal 3.6.21 and older via a POST request to /ProteinArraySignificanceTest.json.
How severe is CVE-2021-38244?
CVE-2021-38244 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-2021-38244?
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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