WS-2019-0314 (Medium) detected in express-fileupload-1.0.0.tgz

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WS-2019-0314 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - express-fileupload-1.0.0.tgz

Simple express file upload middleware that wraps around Busboy

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/express-fileupload/-/express-fileupload-1.0.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/express-fileupload/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **express-fileupload-1.0.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 4ca62256d58578677914676b0e282fb69b9fb06a

Vulnerability Details

In "richardgirges/express-fileupload", versions prior to v1.1.6-alpha.6 are vulnerable to DOS, as a result of an unparsed file name.

Publish Date: 2019-10-18

URL: WS-2019-0314

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.3)

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: Low

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1216

Release Date: 2019-10-18

Fix Resolution: 1.1.6-alpha.6

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