Node.js v4.0 through v4.8.3, all versions of v5.x, v6.0 through v6.11.0, v7.0 through v7.10.0, and v8.0 through v8.1.3 was susceptible to hash flooding remote DoS attacks as the HashTable seed was constant across a given released version of Node.js. This was a result of building with V8 snapshots enabled by default which caused the initially randomized seed to be overwritten on startup.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from nodejs organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2017-07-25T13:29:00.177
2026-05-13T00:24:29.033
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 7.5 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
10.0
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.1.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.2.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.2.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.2.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.2.3 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.2.4 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.2.5 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.2.6 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.3.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.3.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.3.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.4.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.4.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.4.3 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.4.4 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.4.5 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.4.6 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.4.7 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.6.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.6.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.7.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.7.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.7.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.7.3 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.8.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.8.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.8.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 4.8.3 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.2.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.3.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.4.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.7.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.7.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.8.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.9.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.9.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.10.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.10.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.11.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 5.12.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.2.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.2.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.2.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.3.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.3.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.7.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.8.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.8.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.9.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.9.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.9.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.9.3 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.9.4 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.9.5 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.10.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.10.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.10.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.10.3 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.11.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 6.11.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.2.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.2.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.3.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.7.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.7.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.7.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.7.3 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.7.4 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.8.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.9.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.10.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 7.10.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 8.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 8.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 8.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 8.1.2 | Yes |
| Application | nodejs | node.js | 8.1.3 | Yes |
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