WS-2021-0638 (High) detected in mocha-8.1.3.tgz, mocha-4.1.0.tgz - autoclosed

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WS-2021-0638 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - mocha-8.1.3.tgz, mocha-4.1.0.tgz

mocha-8.1.3.tgz

simple, flexible, fun test framework

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/mocha/-/mocha-8.1.3.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/mocha/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **mocha-8.1.3.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

mocha-4.1.0.tgz

simple, flexible, fun test framework

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/mocha/-/mocha-4.1.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/gulp-mocha/node_modules/mocha/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - gulp-mocha-5.0.0.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **mocha-4.1.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

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

Direct dependency fix Resolution (gulp-mocha): 6.0.0

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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.