CVE-2024-41818 (High) detected in fast-xml-parser-3.19.0.tgz

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CVE-2024-41818 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - fast-xml-parser-3.19.0.tgz

Validate XML or Parse XML to JS/JSON very fast without C/C++ based libraries

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/fast-xml-parser/-/fast-xml-parser-3.19.0.tgz

Path to dependency file: /package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /node_modules/fast-xml-parser/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy:

• is-svg-4.3.1.tgz (Root Library)
  • ❌ fast-xml-parser-3.19.0.tgz (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: cf31bc6a4e334d03d16d02a49fcf13732a241a88

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

fast-xml-parser is an open source, pure javascript xml parser. a ReDOS exists on currency.js. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.4.1.

Publish Date: 2024-07-29

URL: CVE-2024-41818

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: GHSA-mpg4-rc92-vx8v

Release Date: 2024-07-29

Fix Resolution (fast-xml-parser): 4.4.1

Direct dependency fix Resolution (is-svg): 4.4.0

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