CVE-2017-1000048 (High) detected in qs-0.5.6.tgz - autoclosed

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CVE-2017-1000048 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - qs-0.5.6.tgz

querystring parser

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/qs/-/qs-0.5.6.tgz

Path to dependency file: /justapis-javascript-sdk/package.json

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

Dependency Hierarchy:

• grunt-contrib-watch-0.6.1.tgz (Root Library)
  • tiny-lr-fork-0.0.5.tgz
    • ❌ qs-0.5.6.tgz (Vulnerable Library)

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: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-1000048

Release Date: 2017-07-17

Fix Resolution: qs - 6.0.4,6.1.2,6.2.3,6.3.2

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✔️ This issue was automatically closed by WhiteSource because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the WhiteSource inventory.