CVE-2017-16023

Description

Decamelize is used to convert a dash/dot/underscore/space separated string to camelCase. Decamelize 1.1.0 through 1.1.1 uses regular expressions to evaluate a string and takes unescaped separator values, which can be used to create a denial of service attack.

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 decamelize node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/sindresorhus/decamelize/issues/5 third party advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/308 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16023?
CVE-2017-16023 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16023?
To fix CVE-2017-16023, 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-2017-16023 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16023 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-2017-16023?
CVE-2017-16023 affects HackerOne decamelize node module.
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