Express.js minimalist web framework for node. In express < 4.20.0, passing untrusted user input - even after sanitizing it - to response.redirect() may execute untrusted code. This issue is patched in express 4.20.0.
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CVE-2024-43796 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - express-3.0.0.tgz
Sinatra inspired web development framework
Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/express/-/express-3.0.0.tgz
Path to dependency file: /package.json
Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/express/package.json
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **express-3.0.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in base branch: dev
Reachability Analysis
The vulnerable code is unreachable
Vulnerability Details
Express.js minimalist web framework for node. In express < 4.20.0, passing untrusted user input - even after sanitizing it - to response.redirect() may execute untrusted code. This issue is patched in express 4.20.0.
Publish Date: 2024-09-10
URL: CVE-2024-43796
Threat Assessment
Exploit Maturity: Not Defined
EPSS: 0.0%
CVSS 3 Score Details (5.0)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: Low
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://github.com/expressjs/express/security/advisories/GHSA-qw6h-vgh9-j6wx
Release Date: 2024-09-10
Fix Resolution: express - 4.20.0,5.0.0
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