CVE-2016-10540
CVE-2016-10540 is a high-severity vulnerability in Minimatch Project Minimatch with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Minimatch Project Minimatch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Minimatch is a minimal matching utility that works by converting glob expressions into JavaScript `RegExp` objects. The primary function, `minimatch(path, pattern)` in Minimatch 3.0.1 and earlier is vulnerable to ReDoS in the `pattern` parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-10540?
- Minimatch is a minimal matching utility that works by converting glob expressions into JavaScript `RegExp` objects. The primary function, `minimatch(path, pattern)` in Minimatch 3.0.1 and earlier is vulnerable to ReDoS in the `pattern` parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2016-10540?
- CVE-2016-10540 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-10540 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-10540?
- CVE-2016-10540 affects Minimatch Project Minimatch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-10540?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-10540 published?
- CVE-2016-10540 was published on 2018-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:minimatch_project:minimatch:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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