CVE-2021-23346

CVE-2021-23346 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Html-parse-stringify Project Html-parse-stringify with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

This affects the package html-parse-stringify before 2.0.1; all versions of package html-parse-stringify2. Sending certain input could cause one of the regular expressions that is used for parsing to backtrack, freezing the process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23346?
This affects the package html-parse-stringify before 2.0.1; all versions of package html-parse-stringify2. Sending certain input could cause one of the regular expressions that is used for parsing to backtrack, freezing the process.
How severe is CVE-2021-23346?
CVE-2021-23346 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-23346 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23346?
CVE-2021-23346 affects Html-parse-stringify Project Html-parse-stringify. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23346?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-23346 published?
CVE-2021-23346 was published on 2021-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)