CVE-2016-10527

Description

The riot-compiler version version 2.3.21 has an issue in a regex (Catastrophic Backtracking) thats make it unusable under certain conditions.

Categories

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne riot-compiler node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/86 third party advisory
https://github.com/riot/compiler/issues/46 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10527?
CVE-2016-10527 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10527?
To fix CVE-2016-10527, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-10527 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10527 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-10527?
CVE-2016-10527 affects HackerOne riot-compiler node module.
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