CVE-2023-24038
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.12%
Last modified
CVE-2023-24038 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The HTML-StripScripts module through 1.06 for Perl allows _hss_attval_style ReDoS because of catastrophic backtracking for HTML content with certain style attributes.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The HTML-StripScripts module through 1.06 for Perl allows _hss_attval_style ReDoS because of catastrophic backtracking for HTML content with certain style attributes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Html-Stripscripts Project | Html-Stripscripts | <= 1.06 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/clintongormley/perl-html-stripscripts/issues/3Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/clintongormley/perl-html-stripscripts/issues/3Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00036.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-24038?
The HTML-StripScripts module through 1.06 for Perl allows _hss_attval_style ReDoS because of catastrophic backtracking for HTML content with certain style attributes.
How severe is CVE-2023-24038?
CVE-2023-24038 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24038?
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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