Vulnerability Description
nodemailer before 6.9.9 contains a regular expression denial of service vulnerability in email parsing when attachDataUrls parameter is set or processing embedded file attachments. Attackers can send specially crafted emails with malicious data URLs or embedded attachments to cause the event loop to hang and deny service.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nodemailer/nodemailer/security/advisories/GHSA-9h6g-pr28-7cqp
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nodemailer-before-6.9.9-redos-via-attachdat
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-58379?
CVE-2024-58379 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). nodemailer before 6.9.9 contains a regular expression denial of service vulnerability in email parsing when attachDataUrls parameter is set or processing embedded file attachments. Attackers can send ...
How severe is CVE-2024-58379?
CVE-2024-58379 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-58379?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.