CVE-2017-16116

Public Exploit

Description

The string module is a module that provides extra string operations. The string module is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when specifically crafted untrusted user input is passed into the underscore or unescapeHTML methods.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne string node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/jprichardson/string.js/issues/212 third party advisory exploit
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/536 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16116?
CVE-2017-16116 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16116?
To fix CVE-2017-16116, 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-2017-16116 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16116 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2017-16116?
CVE-2017-16116 affects HackerOne string node module.
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