CVE-2017-16136

Description

method-override is a module used by the Express.js framework to let you use HTTP verbs such as PUT or DELETE in places where the client doesn't support it. method-override is vulnerable to a regular expression denial of service vulnerability when specially crafted input is passed in to be parsed via the X-HTTP-Method-Override header.

Category

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

References

Link Tags
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/538 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16136?
CVE-2017-16136 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16136?
To fix CVE-2017-16136, 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-2017-16136 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16136 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-2017-16136?
CVE-2017-16136 affects HackerOne method-override node module.
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