CVE-2017-1000048: qs_project qs Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
AliasesRHSA-2017:2672GHSA-gqgv-6jq5-jjj9
Published 13-07-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-1000048 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in qs_project qs. EPSS estimates a 2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.42%
0%100%
Low · +0.19 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-07-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSources3 sources · 5.3–7.5
- OSV · Red hatEcosystem advisory · calculated5.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LDiffers
- OSV · NpmEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.19 pp
From 2.22% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Npm1 product
- qs< 6.0.4 | ≥ 6.1.0, < 6.1.2 | ≥ 6.2.0, < 6.2.3 | ≥ 6.3.0, < 6.3.2
Qs_project1 product
- qs1.0.0 | 1.0.1 | 1.0.2 | 1.1.0 | 1.2.0 | 1.2.1 | 2.3.1 | 2.3.2 | 2.3.3 | 2.4.0 | 2.4.1 | 2.4.2 | 3.0.0 | 3.1.0 | 4.0.0 | 5.0.0 | 5.1.0 | 5.2.0 | 5.2.1 | 6.0.0 | 6.0.1 | 6.0.2 | 6.0.3 | 6.1.0 | 6.1.1 | 6.2.0 | 6.2.1 | 6.2.2 | 6.3.0 | 6.3.1
Redhat1 product
- rh-nodejs6-nodejs-qs< 0:6.2.3-1.el6 | < 0:6.2.3-1.el7
3 vendors · 3 products
References
12 linksShow all 12 references
- github.com/ljharb/qsPACKAGE