QID 983955

QID 983955: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for string (GHSA-g36h-6r4f-3mqp)

Affected versions of `string` are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when specifically crafted untrusted user input is passed into the `underscore` or `unescapeHTML` methods. ## Recommendation There is currently no direct patch for this vulnerability. Currently, the best solution is to avoid passing user input to the `underscore` and `unescapeHTML` methods. Alternatively, a user provided patch is available in [Pull Request #217]( https://github.com/jprichardson/string.js/pull/217/commits/eab9511e4efbc8c521e18b6cf2e8565ae50c5a16), however this patch has not been tested, nor has it been merged by the package author.

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-g36h-6r4f-3mqp for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-g36h-6r4f-3mqp - github.com/advisories/GHSA-g36h-6r4f-3mqp

CVEs related to QID 983955

CVE-2017-16116 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-g36h-6r4f-3mqp	string		github.com/advisories/GHSA-g36h-6r4f-3mqp

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