PatchTheCVECVE-2023-26115: All versions of the package word-wrap are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) due to th
CVE-2023-26115 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting word-wrap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of the package word-wrap are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) due to the usage of an insecure regular expression within the result variable.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1333 |
| Published | 2023-06-22 |
| 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-2023-26115?
word-wrap: upgrade to 1.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-26115 being exploited?
CVE-2023-26115 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-2023-26115 affect?
CVE-2023-26115 affects word-wrap. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). All versions of the package word-wrap are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) due to the usage of an insecure regular expression within the result variable.
How urgent is CVE-2023-26115?
Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action