CVE-2017-1000048 (High) detected in qs-6.2.3.tgz - autoclosed

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CVE-2017-1000048 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - qs-6.2.3.tgz

A querystring parser that supports nesting and arrays, with a depth limit

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/qs/-/qs-6.2.3.tgz

Path to dependency file: portapps.github.io/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: portapps.github.io/node_modules/qs/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - browser-sync-2.26.14.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **qs-6.2.3.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 757e720ebc2acf9aba1a1828a04ffc4a74d7afb8

Found in base branch: dev

Vulnerability Details

the web framework using ljharb's qs module older than v6.3.2, v6.2.3, v6.1.2, and v6.0.4 is vulnerable to a DoS. A malicious user can send a evil request to cause the web framework crash.

Publish Date: 2017-07-17

URL: CVE-2017-1000048

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: http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2017-1000048

Release Date: 2017-07-17

Fix Resolution: 6.0.4,6.1.2,6.2.3,6.3.2

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