GHSA-23c5-xmqv-rm74

High

GitHubnot-fixedPATCH AVAILABLENot Available

GHSA-23c5-xmqv-rm74

Description

minimatch ReDoS: nested *() extglobs generate catastrophically backtracking regular expressions

Impact Assessment

This high-severity vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, or compromise data integrity. Prompt remediation is strongly recommended.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

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

Quick Facts

PublishedJul 10, 2026

Last ModifiedJul 10, 2026

Discovered ByIndependent Security Researcher

Statusnot-fixed

Attack Metrics

CVSS v3.1 Metrics Breakdown

attack Vector

attack Complexity

privileges Required

user Interaction

scope

Unchanged

confidentiality Impact

High

integrity Impact

High

availability Impact

High

Remediation Guide

How to Fix This Vulnerability

Remediation Steps

1Upgrade the package to version 3.1.4 or later
2Review and audit affected systems for potential exploitation
3Implement additional security controls if immediate patching is not possible
4Monitor for suspicious activity related to this vulnerability

Mitigation Strategies

Immediate Patching

High

Apply security patches to version 3.1.4 immediately

Network Segmentation

High

Isolate affected systems from untrusted networks until patching is complete

Monitoring and Detection

Medium

Implement enhanced monitoring for exploitation attempts and unusual behavior

Event History

Vulnerability Timeline

Vulnerability published

2026-07-10T00:56:36Z

published

Patches released: 3.1.4

2026-07-10T00:56:36Z

patched

▪ Common questions

How severe is GHSA-23c5-xmqv-rm74?

GHSA-23c5-xmqv-rm74 is rated HIGH with a CVSS score of 7.5.

How do I fix GHSA-23c5-xmqv-rm74?

Upgrade the affected package to 3.1.4.

Back to All Vulnerabilities

GHSA-23c5-xmqv-rm74

High

GitHubnot-fixedPATCH AVAILABLENot Available