CVE-2024-41818 (High) detected in fast-xml-parser-4.0.11.tgz

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CVE-2024-41818 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - fast-xml-parser-4.0.11.tgz

Validate XML, Parse XML, Build XML without C/C++ based libraries

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/fast-xml-parser/-/fast-xml-parser-4.0.11.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/fast-xml-parser/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - mongodb-4.13.0.tgz (Root Library) - credential-providers-3.204.0.tgz - client-sts-3.204.0.tgz - :x: **fast-xml-parser-4.0.11.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

fast-xml-parser is an open source, pure javascript xml parser. a ReDOS exists on currency.js. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.4.1.

Publish Date: 2024-07-29

URL: CVE-2024-41818

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/NaturalIntelligence/fast-xml-parser/security/advisories/GHSA-mpg4-rc92-vx8v

Release Date: 2024-07-29

Fix Resolution (fast-xml-parser): 4.4.1

Direct dependency fix Resolution (mongodb): 4.14.0

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