PatchTheCVECVE-2021-27405: A ReDoS (regular expression denial of service) flaw was found in the @progfay/scrapbox-parser package before 6
CVE-2021-27405 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting scrapbox-parser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A ReDoS (regular expression denial of service) flaw was found in the @progfay/scrapbox-parser package before 6.0.3 for Node.js.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-400 |
| Published | 2021-02-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-27405?
scrapbox-parser: upgrade to 6.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-27405 being exploited?
CVE-2021-27405 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-27405 affect?
CVE-2021-27405 affects scrapbox-parser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A ReDoS (regular expression denial of service) flaw was found in the @progfay/scrapbox-parser package before 6.0.3 for Node.js.
How urgent is CVE-2021-27405?
Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action