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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2016-2537

The is-my-json-valid package before 2.12.4 for Node.js has an incorrect exports['utc-millisec'] regular expression, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked event loop) via ...

Vulnerability Description

The is-my-json-valid package before 2.12.4 for Node.js has an incorrect exports['utc-millisec'] regular expression, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked event loop) via a crafted string.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Is My Json Valid ProjectIs My Json Valid<= 2.12.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-2537?

CVE-2016-2537 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The is-my-json-valid package before 2.12.4 for Node.js has an incorrect exports['utc-millisec'] regular expression, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked event loop) via ...

How severe is CVE-2016-2537?

CVE-2016-2537 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2537?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Is My Json Valid Project Is My Json Valid.