CVE-2019-25103

simple-markdown simple-markdown.js redos

Description

A vulnerability has been found in simple-markdown 0.5.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file simple-markdown.js. The manipulation leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 0.5.2 is able to address this issue. The patch is named 89797fef9abb4cab2fb76a335968266a92588816. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-220639.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: n/a simple-markdown
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.220639 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.220639 third party advisory permissions required signature
https://github.com/ariabuckles/simple-markdown/commit/89797fef9abb4cab2fb76a335968266a92588816 patch
https://github.com/ariabuckles/simple-markdown/releases/tag/0.5.2 patch release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25103?
CVE-2019-25103 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-25103?
To fix CVE-2019-25103, 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-2019-25103 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-25103 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-2019-25103?
CVE-2019-25103 affects n/a simple-markdown.
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