CVE-2021-3765 (High) detected in validator-7.0.0.tgz

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CVE-2021-3765 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - validator-7.0.0.tgz

String validation and sanitization

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/validator/-/validator-7.0.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

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

Dependency Hierarchy: - webdriverio-4.8.0.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **validator-7.0.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 3c5fb7d3f2932ae2023353faafd51bf99b953a5f

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 (webdriverio): 4.11.0

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