Vulnerability Description
probe-image-size gets image dimensions without downloading the entire file. Prior to 7.4.0, lib/parse_sync/svg.js and lib/parse_stream/svg.js use the searching regular expression /<[-_.:a-zA-Z0-9][^>]*>/, which repeatedly scans to the end of input when attacker-controlled data contains many less-than characters without a closing greater-than character. The synchronous parser converts and scans the full supplied buffer without an input cap, while the streaming parser reparses the complete accumulated SVG prefix for every received chunk. The probe.sync(), probe(stream), and probe(url) entry points can therefore block the Node.js event loop at full CPU, and attacker-controlled chunking can amplify the streaming cost. This issue is fixed in version 7.4.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/nodeca/probe-image-size/commit/60cc96ac0b671e79e328213d0a8e83
- https://github.com/nodeca/probe-image-size/commit/9b74656d6f973cc59ea2ab1375c0d8
- https://github.com/nodeca/probe-image-size/commit/c032aefabdecf5cb50548ab9ba175d
- https://github.com/nodeca/probe-image-size/releases/tag/7.4.0
- https://github.com/nodeca/probe-image-size/security/advisories/GHSA-gjj5-9665-rw
- https://github.com/nodeca/probe-image-size/security/advisories/GHSA-gjj5-9665-rw
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-104861?
CVE-2026-104861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). probe-image-size gets image dimensions without downloading the entire file. Prior to 7.4.0, lib/parse_sync/svg.js and lib/parse_stream/svg.js use the searching regular expression /<[-_.:a-zA-Z0-9][^>]...
How severe is CVE-2026-104861?
CVE-2026-104861 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-2026-104861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.