CVE-2021-23900

Description

OWASP json-sanitizer before 1.2.2 can output invalid JSON or throw an undeclared exception for crafted input. This may lead to denial of service if the application is not prepared to handle these situations.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.41%

Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory google.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/OWASP/json-sanitizer/compare/v1.2.1...v1.2.2	third party advisory patch
https://groups.google.com/g/json-sanitizer-support/c/dAW1AeNMoA0	third party advisory
https://github.com/OWASP/json-sanitizer/commit/a37f594f7378a1c76b3283e0dab9e1ab1dc0247e	third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23900?: CVE-2021-23900 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23900?: To fix CVE-2021-23900, 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-2021-23900 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-23900 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.

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