CVE-2024-4068

CVE-2024-4068 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jonschlinkert Braces 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-1050.

Key facts

Description

The NPM package `braces`, versions prior to 3.0.3, fails to limit the number of characters it can handle, which could lead to Memory Exhaustion. In `lib/parse.js,` if a malicious user sends "imbalanced braces" as input, the parsing will enter a loop, which will cause the program to start allocating heap memory without freeing it at any moment of the loop. Eventually, the JavaScript heap limit is reached, and the program will crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4068?
The NPM package `braces`, versions prior to 3.0.3, fails to limit the number of characters it can handle, which could lead to Memory Exhaustion. In `lib/parse.js,` if a malicious user sends "imbalanced braces" as input, the parsing will enter a loop, which will cause the program to start allocating heap memory without freeing it at any moment of the loop. Eventually, the JavaScript heap limit is reached, and the program will crash.
How severe is CVE-2024-4068?
CVE-2024-4068 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-2024-4068 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4068?
CVE-2024-4068 affects Jonschlinkert Braces. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4068?
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-2024-4068 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-4068 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1632.
When was CVE-2024-4068 published?
CVE-2024-4068 was published on 2024-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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