mocha-7.1.1.js: 1 vulnerabilities (highest severity is: 7.5)

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Vulnerable Library - mocha-7.1.1.js

simple, flexible, fun test framework

Library home page: https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/mocha/7.1.1/mocha.js

Path to dependency file: /vendor/blueimp/jquery-file-upload/test/index.html

Path to vulnerable library: /vendor/blueimp/jquery-file-upload/test/vendor/mocha.js,/vendor/blueimp/jquery-file-upload/test/vendor/mocha.js

Found in HEAD commit: ad06856b39153f425da332dea44087d7b4bf93ce

Vulnerabilities

CVE	Severity	CVSS	Dependency	Type	Fixed in (mocha version)	Remediation Possible**
WS-2021-0638	High	7.5	mocha-7.1.1.js	Direct	mocha - 10.1.0	❌

**In some cases, Remediation PR cannot be created automatically for a vulnerability despite the availability of remediation

Details

WS-2021-0638

Vulnerable Library - mocha-7.1.1.js

simple, flexible, fun test framework

Library home page: https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/mocha/7.1.1/mocha.js

Path to dependency file: /vendor/blueimp/jquery-file-upload/test/index.html

Path to vulnerable library: /vendor/blueimp/jquery-file-upload/test/vendor/mocha.js,/vendor/blueimp/jquery-file-upload/test/vendor/mocha.js

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ mocha-7.1.1.js (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: ad06856b39153f425da332dea44087d7b4bf93ce

Found in base branch: raconteur

Vulnerability Details

There is regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) vulnerability in mocha.
It allows cause a denial of service when stripping crafted invalid function definition from strs.

Publish Date: 2021-09-18

URL: WS-2021-0638

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

Release Date: 2021-09-18

Fix Resolution: mocha - 10.1.0

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