QID 980708

QID 980708: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for bleach (GHSA-mvmf-cvfx-qg55)

All versions of the `bleach` package are vulnerable to a regular expression denial of service attack when certain types of input are passed into the sanitize function.

## Recommendation

The `bleach` package is not currently maintained, and has not seen an update since 2014.

To mitigate this issue, it is necessary to use an alternative module that is actively maintained and provides similar functionality. There are [multiple modules fitting this criteria available on npm.](https://www.npmjs.com/search?q=html%20sanitizer&page=1&ranking=optimal).

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.2 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-mvmf-cvfx-qg55 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-mvmf-cvfx-qg55 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-mvmf-cvfx-qg55

CVEs related to QID 980708

CVE-2014-8881 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-mvmf-cvfx-qg55	bleach		github.com/advisories/GHSA-mvmf-cvfx-qg55

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