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CVE-2023-38504

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.76%

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CVE-2023-38504 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Sails is a realtime MVC Framework for Node.js. In Sails apps prior to version 1.5.7,, an attacker can send a virtual request that will cause the node process to crash. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sails is a realtime MVC Framework for Node.js. In Sails apps prior to version 1.5.7,, an attacker can send a virtual request that will cause the node process to crash. This behavior was fixed in Sails v1.5.7. As a workaround, disable the sockets hook and remove the `sails.io.js` client.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SailsjsSails< 1.5.7

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38504?
Sails is a realtime MVC Framework for Node.js. In Sails apps prior to version 1.5.7,, an attacker can send a virtual request that will cause the node process to crash. This behavior was fixed in Sails v1.5.7. As a workaround, disable the sockets hook and remove the `sails.io.js` client.
How severe is CVE-2023-38504?
CVE-2023-38504 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38504?
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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Source: NVD / NIST