CVE-2021-3828
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.58%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3828 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. nltk is vulnerable to Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
nltk 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nltk | Nltk | <= 3.6.3 |
References
- https://github.com/nltk/nltk/commit/277711ab1dec729e626b27aab6fa35ea5efbd7e6Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/d19aed43-75bc-4a03-91a0-4d0bb516bc32Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nltk/nltk/commit/277711ab1dec729e626b27aab6fa35ea5efbd7e6Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://huntr.dev/bounties/d19aed43-75bc-4a03-91a0-4d0bb516bc32Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3828?
nltk is vulnerable to Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity
How severe is CVE-2021-3828?
CVE-2021-3828 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3828?
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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