CVE-2021-3828 (High) detected in nltk-3.2.1.tar.gz

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CVE-2021-3828 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - nltk-3.2.1.tar.gz

Natural Language Toolkit

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/58/85/8fa6f8c488507aab7d6234ce754bbbe61bfeb8382489785e2d764bf8f52a/nltk-3.2.1.tar.gz

Path to dependency file: /requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ nltk-3.2.1.tar.gz (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

nltk is vulnerable to Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity

Publish Date: 2021-09-27

URL: CVE-2021-3828

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: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3828

Release Date: 2021-09-27

Fix Resolution: 3.6.4

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⛑️ Automatic Remediation is available for this issue