CVE-2021-40895
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.98%
Last modified
CVE-2021-40895 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability was discovered in todo-regex v0.1.1 when matching crafted invalid TODO statements.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability was discovered in todo-regex v0.1.1 when matching crafted invalid TODO statements.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Todo-Regex Project | Todo-Regex | 0.1.1 |
References
- https://github.com/yetingli/SaveResults/blob/main/js/todo-regex.jsExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/yetingli/SaveResults/blob/main/js/todo-regex.jsExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-40895?
A Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDOS) vulnerability was discovered in todo-regex v0.1.1 when matching crafted invalid TODO statements.
How severe is CVE-2021-40895?
CVE-2021-40895 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40895?
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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