Disclosure summary
The mime module < 1.4.1, 2.0.1, 2.0.2 is vulnerable to regular expression denial of service when a mime lookup is performed on untrusted user input.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-400
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2017-16138
Open original source · Updated Oct 07, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| mime_project | mime | * {"versionStartIncluding":"2.0.1","versionEndExcluding":"2.0.3"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- github.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- nodesecurity.io — Third Party Advisory
- github.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- nodesecurity.io — Third Party Advisory
PUBLISHED 2018-06-06T22:29:03-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-07T17:17:01-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:30:34-04:00