Vulnerability identifier: #VU14299
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
qs
Web applications /
JS libraries
Vendor: npm Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the qs module due to an error when specifying object depth. A remote attacker can parse a deeply nested JSON string, trigger extended event loop and cause the service to crash.
Mitigation
Update to version 1.0.0 or later.
Vulnerable software versions
qs: 0.0.1 - 0.6.6
External links
http://www.npmjs.com/advisories/28
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.