CVE-2020-7753: Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS)
Published Oct 27, 2020
·Updated
All versions of package trim are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via trim().
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
Trim Project Trim
IBM Business Automation Insights<=25.0.0
IBM Business Automation Insights<=24.0.1
IBM Business Automation Insights<=24.0.0
Event History
Oct 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7753?
CVE-2020-7753 has a severity rating that can impact applications by causing Denial of Service through regular expression attacks.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-7753?
To fix CVE-2020-7753, upgrade to a patched version of the trim package that resolves the ReDoS vulnerability.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2020-7753?
All versions of the trim package are affected by CVE-2020-7753.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7753?
CVE-2020-7753 is classified as a Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) vulnerability.
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What is the impact of CVE-2020-7753 on applications?
The impact of CVE-2020-7753 on applications can result in application slowdown or crash due to resource exhaustion from regex operations.