What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-4068?

CVE-2024-4068 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-4068?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-4068. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-4068?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2024-4068. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Braces CVE-2024-4068

Q: Which versions of Braces are affected by 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.. A patch is available.

HIGH

Excessive Platform Resource Consumption within a Loop (CWE-1050)

2024-05-14 596c5446-0ce5-4ba2-aa66-48b3b757a647

Denial Of Service Node.js Braces Jonschlinkert

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: 596c5446-0ce5-4ba2-aa66-48b3b757a647

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-1050 ASVS 5.0 V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Excessive platform resource consumption
Impact	CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

Patch available 1.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

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. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

Affected Packages

npm braces fix: 3.0.3

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in npm

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1050. 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. Affected products include: Jonschlinkert Braces. Version information: prior to 3.0.3.

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Severity by source

Vendor (596c5446-0ce5-4ba2-aa66-48b3b757a647) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from Vendor (596c5446-0ce5-4ba2-aa66-48b3b757a647) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: 596c5446-0ce5-4ba2-aa66-48b3b757a647

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

300,570 npm packages depend on braces (6,225 direct, 294,474 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 3.0.3.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

1.5%

Top 29% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 1.5%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.