Vulnerability Description
uri-js through 4.4.1 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the removeDotSegments function that loops infinitely when a path segment begins with Unicode line or paragraph separators. Attackers can trigger this by calling removeDotSegments directly or through normalize/resolve functions with IRI handling enabled, causing the Node.js event loop to block indefinitely until heap exhaustion.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/garycourt/uri-js
- https://github.com/garycourt/uri-js/blob/4.4.0/src/uri.ts#L349
- https://github.com/garycourt/uri-js/blob/4.4.0/src/uri.ts#L352-L376
- https://github.com/garycourt/uri-js/issues/105
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/uri-js/v/4.4.1
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/uri-js-through-4.4.1-denial-of-service-via-
- https://github.com/garycourt/uri-js/issues/105
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-93690?
CVE-2026-93690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). uri-js through 4.4.1 contains a denial of service vulnerability in the removeDotSegments function that loops infinitely when a path segment begins with Unicode line or paragraph separators. Attackers ...
How severe is CVE-2026-93690?
CVE-2026-93690 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-2026-93690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.