CVE-2024-45590: body-parser — Fix

Description

body-parser is Node.js body parsing middleware. body-parser <1.20.3 is vulnerable to denial of service when url encoding is enabled. A malicious actor using a specially crafted payload could flood the server with a large number of requests, resulting in denial of service. This issue is patched in 1.20.3.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-405 CWE-405

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
openjsf	body-parser	< 1.20.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/expressjs/body-parser/commit/b2695c4450f06ba3b0ccf48d872a229bb41c9bce https://github.com/expressjs/body-parser/security/advisories/GHSA-qwcr-r2fm-qrc7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45590? +

body-parser is Node.js body parsing middleware. body-parser <1.20.3 is vulnerable to denial of service when url encoding is enabled. A malicious actor using a specially crafted payload could flood the server with a large number of requests, resulting in denial of service. This issue is patched in 1.20.3. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-45590? +

CVE-2024-45590 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45590? +

CVE-2024-45590 affects products from openjsf, specifically: body-parser. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45590? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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