CVE-2023-25166 (Medium) detected in formula-3.0.0.tgz

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CVE-2023-25166 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - formula-3.0.0.tgz

Math and string formula parser.

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/@sideway/formula/-/formula-3.0.0.tgz

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

Path to vulnerable library: /open-offsets-directory/react/node_modules/@sideway/formula/package.json,/utility-emissions-channel/typescript_app/node_modules/@sideway/formula/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy: - joi-17.4.2.tgz (Root Library) - :x: **formula-3.0.0.tgz** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: d388e16464e00b9ce84df0d247029f534a429b90

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

formula is a math and string formula parser. In versions prior to 3.0.1 crafted user-provided strings to formula's parser might lead to polynomial execution time and a denial of service. Users should upgrade to 3.0.1+. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Publish Date: 2023-02-08

URL: CVE-2023-25166

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - 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://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-25166

Release Date: 2023-02-08

Fix Resolution (@sideway/formula): 3.0.1

Direct dependency fix Resolution (joi): 17.4.3

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