CVE-2021-23392

CVE-2021-23392 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Locutus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The package locutus before 2.0.15 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the gopher_parsedir function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23392?
The package locutus before 2.0.15 are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the gopher_parsedir function.
How severe is CVE-2021-23392?
CVE-2021-23392 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.
Is CVE-2021-23392 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23392?
CVE-2021-23392 affects Locutus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23392?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-23392 published?
CVE-2021-23392 was published on 2021-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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