CVE-2021-33587: High severity css-what vulnerability

Published May 28, 2021
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Updated

The css-what package 4.0.0 through 5.0.0 for Node.js does not ensure that attribute parsing has Linear Time Complexity relative to the size of the input.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
npm/css-what>=4.0.0<=5.0.0
5.0.1
Css-what Project Css-what Node.js=4.0.0
Css-what Project Css-what Node.js=5.0.0
NetApp E-series Performance Analyzer

Event History

May 28, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 7, 2021
Advisory Published
10:11 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·10:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33587?

The severity of CVE-2021-33587 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-33587?

The css-what package versions 4.0.0 through 5.0.0 for Node.js are affected by CVE-2021-33587.

3

How does CVE-2021-33587 impact the css-what package for Node.js?

CVE-2021-33587 impacts the css-what package for Node.js by not ensuring that attribute parsing has Linear Time Complexity relative to the size of the input.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-33587?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-33587. It can be found in the css-what package version 5.0.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-33587?

More information about CVE-2021-33587 can be found at the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/fb55/css-what/releases/tag/v5.0.1), [Reference 2](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00001.html), [Reference 3](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210706-0007/).

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