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Security checkNovember 06, 2023

Chaijs/get-func-name vulnerable to ReDoS

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High severitynpmget-func-name

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Description

The current regex implementation for parsing values in the module is susceptible to excessive backtracking, leading to potential DoS attacks.

Recommendation

Update the get-func-name package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): < 2.0.1
  • Patched version(s): 2.0.1

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