CVE-2023-26115 (High) detected in word-wrap-1.2.3.tgz

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CVE-2023-26115 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - word-wrap-1.2.3.tgz

Wrap words to a specified length.

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/word-wrap/-/word-wrap-1.2.3.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/word-wrap/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - snyk-1.278.1.tgz (Root Library) - proxy-agent-3.1.1.tgz - pac-proxy-agent-3.0.1.tgz - pac-resolver-3.0.0.tgz - degenerator-1.0.4.tgz - escodegen-1.12.1.tgz - optionator-0.8.3.tgz - :x: **word-wrap-1.2.3.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

All versions of the package word-wrap are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) due to the usage of an insecure regular expression within the result variable.

Publish Date: 2023-06-22

URL: CVE-2023-26115

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/advisories/GHSA-j8xg-fqg3-53r7

Release Date: 2023-06-22

Fix Resolution (word-wrap): 1.2.4

Direct dependency fix Resolution (snyk): 1.278.2

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