WS-2021-0638 (High) detected in mocha-2.5.3.min.js

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WS-2021-0638 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - mocha-2.5.3.min.js

simple, flexible, fun test framework

Library home page: https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/mocha/2.5.3/mocha.min.js

Path to dependency file: /node_modules/intersection-observer/intersection-observer-test.html

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/intersection-observer/intersection-observer-test.html

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **mocha-2.5.3.min.js** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 3c4f119e4343cf7fa276bb4756361b926902248e

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

There is regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) vulnerability in mocha. It allows cause a denial of service when stripping crafted invalid function definition from strs.

Publish Date: 2021-09-18

URL: WS-2021-0638

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

Release Date: 2021-09-18

Fix Resolution: mocha - 10.1.0

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