QID 980787

QID 980787: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for highcharts (GHSA-xmc8-cjfr-phx3)

Versions of `highcharts` prior to 6.1.0 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS). Untrusted input may cause catastrophic backtracking while matching regular expressions. This can cause the application to be unresponsive leading to Denial of Service.

## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 6.1.0 or higher.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-xmc8-cjfr-phx3 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-xmc8-cjfr-phx3 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-xmc8-cjfr-phx3

CVEs related to QID 980787

CVE-2018-20801 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-xmc8-cjfr-phx3	highcharts		github.com/advisories/GHSA-xmc8-cjfr-phx3

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