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CVE-2021-4247: OWASP NodeGoat Query Parameter research.js denial of service

First published: Sun Dec 18 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been found in OWASP NodeGoat and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file app/routes/research.js of the component Query Parameter Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack can be initiated remotely. The name of the patch is 4a4d1db74c63fb4ff8d366551c3af006c25ead12. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216184.

Credit: cna@vuldb.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OWASP NodeGoat<2021-01-26

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-4247?

    The severity of CVE-2021-4247 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

  • What is the affected software of CVE-2021-4247?

    The affected software of CVE-2021-4247 is OWASP NodeGoat.

  • What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2021-4247?

    The vulnerability type of CVE-2021-4247 is denial of service.

  • How can the CVE-2021-4247 vulnerability be exploited?

    The CVE-2021-4247 vulnerability can be exploited remotely.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-4247?

    Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-4247. You can find the patch at the following link: [https://github.com/OWASP/NodeGoat/commit/4a4d1db74c63fb4ff8d366551c3af006c25ead12](https://github.com/OWASP/NodeGoat/commit/4a4d1db74c63fb4ff8d366551c3af006c25ead12)

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