CVE-2023-2251 (High) detected in yaml-1.8.3.tgz - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-2251 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - yaml-1.8.3.tgz

JavaScript parser and stringifier for YAML

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/yaml/-/yaml-1.8.3.tgz

Path to dependency file: /client/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /client/node_modules/yaml/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - react-scripts-3.4.1.tgz (Root Library) - babel-preset-react-app-9.1.2.tgz - babel-plugin-macros-2.8.0.tgz - cosmiconfig-6.0.0.tgz - :x: **yaml-1.8.3.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 82d6429ed19093dbc56c092123fe7358b66c67b7

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

Uncaught Exception in GitHub repository eemeli/yaml prior to 2.2.2.

Publish Date: 2023-04-24

URL: CVE-2023-2251

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f9xv-q969-pqx4

Release Date: 2023-04-24

Fix Resolution: yaml - 2.2.2

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.