CVE-2018-25079

Segmentio is-url index.js redos

Description

A vulnerability was found in Segmentio is-url up to 1.2.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file index.js. The manipulation leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack may be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.2.3 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 149550935c63a98c11f27f694a7c4a9479e53794. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-220058 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Segmentio is-url
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.220058 permissions required vdb entry third party advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.220058 permissions required signature third party advisory
https://github.com/segmentio/is-url/pull/18 issue tracking patch
https://github.com/segmentio/is-url/commit/149550935c63a98c11f27f694a7c4a9479e53794 patch
https://github.com/segmentio/is-url/releases/tag/v1.2.3 patch release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25079?
CVE-2018-25079 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-25079?
To fix CVE-2018-25079, 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-2018-25079 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-25079 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-2018-25079?
CVE-2018-25079 affects Segmentio is-url.
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