CVE-2021-3765 (High) detected in validator-13.1.17.tgz, validator-13.6.0.tgz

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CVE-2021-3765 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - validator-13.1.17.tgz, validator-13.6.0.tgz

validator-13.1.17.tgz

String validation and sanitization

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/validator/-/validator-13.1.17.tgz

Path to dependency file: /utility-emissions-channel/typescript_app/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /utility-emissions-channel/typescript_app/node_modules/validator/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - express-validator-6.6.1.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **validator-13.1.17.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

validator-13.6.0.tgz

String validation and sanitization

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/validator/-/validator-13.6.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /open-offsets-directory/node-server/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /open-offsets-directory/node-server/node_modules/validator/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - sequelize-6.6.5.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **validator-13.6.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: d388e16464e00b9ce84df0d247029f534a429b90

Found in base branch: main

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 (express-validator): 6.7.0

Fix Resolution (validator): 13.7.0

Direct dependency fix Resolution (sequelize): 6.7.0

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