CVE-2023-2968

Undefined variable usage in npm package "proxy" leads to remote denial of service

A remote attacker can trigger a denial of service in the socket.remoteAddress variable, by sending a crafted HTTP request. Usage of the undefined variable raises a TypeError exception.

Affected

proxy

CVSS v3.1 NVD

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

EPSS

1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 74th percentile

Published

2023-05-30

Updated

2025-01-09

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://research.jfrog.com/vulnerabilities/undefined-variable-usage-in-proxy-leads-to-rem…

Security advisories

• advisories/GHSA-mj6p-3pc9-wf5m

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry