Vulnerability · Published Nov 2, 2021 · Assigned by @huntrdev
CVE-2021-3765Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity in validatorjs/validator.js
Medium 5.3
In plain English
A medium-severity regular-expression denial of service in validatorjs/validator.js from validatorjs. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.8% (higher than 78% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.0)5.3Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)1.8%top 21.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
validator.js is vulnerable to Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | validator | 13.7.0 | GHSA-qgmg-gppg-76g5 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| validatorjs | validatorjs/validator.js | unspecified – before 13.7.0 |
Weakness: CWE-1333 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L