Vulnerability Description
In js/parts/SvgRenderer.js in Highcharts JS before 6.1.0, the use of backtracking regular expressions permitted an attacker to conduct a denial of service attack against the SVGRenderer component, aka ReDoS.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Highcharts | Highcharts | < 6.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/highcharts/highcharts/commit/7c547e1e0f5e4379f94396efd559a566PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190715-0001/
- https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:highcharts:20180225ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/highcharts/highcharts/commit/7c547e1e0f5e4379f94396efd559a566PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190715-0001/
- https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:highcharts:20180225ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20801?
CVE-2018-20801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In js/parts/SvgRenderer.js in Highcharts JS before 6.1.0, the use of backtracking regular expressions permitted an attacker to conduct a denial of service attack against the SVGRenderer component, aka...
How severe is CVE-2018-20801?
CVE-2018-20801 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-2018-20801?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Highcharts Highcharts.