CVE-2017-1000048 (High) detected in qs-0.4.2.tgz

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CVE-2017-1000048 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - qs-0.4.2.tgz

querystring parser

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/qs/-/qs-0.4.2.tgz

Path to dependency file: /Test_2/fs-agent-master/fs-agent-master/test_input/ksa/ksa-web-root/ksa-web/src/main/webapp/rs/bootstrap/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /fs-agent-master/fs-agent-master/test_input/ksa/ksa-web-root/ksa-web/src/main/webapp/rs/bootstrap/node_modules/qs/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - connect-2.1.3.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **qs-0.4.2.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

the web framework using ljharb's qs module older than v6.3.2, v6.2.3, v6.1.2, and v6.0.4 is vulnerable to a DoS. A malicious user can send a evil request to cause the web framework crash.

Publish Date: 2017-07-17

URL: CVE-2017-1000048

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://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-1000048

Release Date: 2017-07-13

Fix Resolution (qs): 6.0.4

Direct dependency fix Resolution (connect): 3.0.0

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