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CVE-2021-3842 (High) detected in nltk-3.4.5.zip #461

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mend-bolt-for-github bot opened this issue Jan 25, 2022 · 0 comments · May be fixed by #467
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CVE-2021-3842 (High) detected in nltk-3.4.5.zip #461

mend-bolt-for-github bot opened this issue Jan 25, 2022 · 0 comments · May be fixed by #467
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CVE-2021-3842 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - nltk-3.4.5.zip

Natural Language Toolkit

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/f6/1d/d925cfb4f324ede997f6d47bea4d9babba51b49e87a767c170b77005889d/nltk-3.4.5.zip

Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt,/datastore

Dependency Hierarchy:

  • nltk-3.4.5.zip (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: a835daa282bf10ee52224e097ff04df34ab7852d

Found in base branch: develop

Vulnerability Details

nltk is vulnerable to Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity

Publish Date: 2022-01-04

URL: CVE-2021-3842

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics:

  • Exploitability Metrics:
    • Attack Vector: Network
    • Attack Complexity: Low
    • Privileges Required: None
    • User Interaction: None
    • Scope: Unchanged
  • Impact Metrics:
    • Confidentiality Impact: None
    • Integrity Impact: None
    • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-f8m6-h2c7-8h9x

Release Date: 2022-01-04

Fix Resolution: 3.6.6


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