How severe is CVE-2020-26308?

CVE-2020-26308 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-2020-26308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26308?

CVE-2020-26308 affects Validatejs Validate.js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26308?

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.

Does CVE-2020-26308 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2020-26308 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3136.

When was CVE-2020-26308 published?

CVE-2020-26308 was published on 2024-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26308

CVE-2020-26308 is a high-severity vulnerability in Validatejs Validate.js 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-1333.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3136
Weakness: CWE-1333
Affected product: Validatejs Validate.js
Published: 2024-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Validate.js provides a declarative way of validating javascript objects. Versions 0.13.1 and prior contain one or more regular expressions that are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS). As of time of publication, no known patches are available.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26308?: Validate.js provides a declarative way of validating javascript objects. Versions 0.13.1 and prior contain one or more regular expressions that are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS). As of time of publication, no known patches are available.
How severe is CVE-2020-26308?: CVE-2020-26308 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-2020-26308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26308?: CVE-2020-26308 affects Validatejs Validate.js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26308?: 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.
Does CVE-2020-26308 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2020-26308 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3136.
When was CVE-2020-26308 published?: CVE-2020-26308 was published on 2024-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:validatejs:validate.js:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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