CVE-2021-3765 (High) detected in validator-5.7.0.tgz

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CVE-2021-3765 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - validator-5.7.0.tgz

String validation and sanitization

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/validator/-/validator-5.7.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /Application/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /Application/node_modules/validator/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - sails-1.4.3.tgz (Root Library) - machine-15.2.2.tgz - anchor-1.4.0.tgz - :x: **validator-5.7.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 9a5559b7528253743816ed85ffb5603b1a4f5ec8

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

validator.js is vulnerable to Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity

Publish Date: 2021-11-02

URL: CVE-2021-3765

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-qgmg-gppg-76g5

Release Date: 2021-11-02

Fix Resolution (validator): 13.7.0

Direct dependency fix Resolution (sails): 1.4.4

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