CVE-2023-2968

Public Exploit
Undefined variable usage in npm package "proxy" leads to remote denial of service

Description

A remote attacker can trigger a denial of service in the socket.remoteAddress variable, by sending a crafted HTTP request. Usage of the undefined variable raises a TypeError exception.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.40%
Third-Party Advisory jfrog.com
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/undefined-variable-usage-in-proxy-leads-to-remote-denial-of-service-xray-520917 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2968?
CVE-2023-2968 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2968?
To fix CVE-2023-2968, 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-2023-2968 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-2968 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-2023-2968?
CVE-2023-2968 affects .
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