CVE-2022-25940
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.16%
Last modified
CVE-2022-25940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. All versions of package lite-server are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when an attacker sends an HTTP request and includes control characters that the decodeURI() function is unable to parse.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
All versions of package lite-server are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when an attacker sends an HTTP request and includes control characters that the decodeURI() function is unable to parse.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lite-Server Project | Lite-Server | All versions |
References
- https://gist.github.com/lirantal/832382155e00da92bfd8bb3adea474ebExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-3175617Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-LITESERVER-3153540Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/lirantal/832382155e00da92bfd8bb3adea474ebExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-3175617Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-LITESERVER-3153540Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-25940?
All versions of package lite-server are vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) when an attacker sends an HTTP request and includes control characters that the decodeURI() function is unable to parse.
How severe is CVE-2022-25940?
CVE-2022-25940 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25940?
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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