Zalgo-like output that crashes the server
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
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- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub.
Summary
### Impact _What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?_ [`colors`](https://npmjs.com/package/colors) package caused zalgo-like output (see https://github.com/soketi/soketi/issues/276, https://github.com/Marak/colors.js/issues/289), breaking the servers. **Only NPM users that recently upgraded or installed the NPM package are affected.** Docker users seem to not be affected as the dependencies were bundled at the time of the build, which were tested. ### Patches _Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?_ Latest patch. `0.26.1` to be exact at the time of writing. ### Workarounds _Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?_ You cannot get around this as it's related to dependencies. ### References _Are there any links users can visit to find out more?_ - https://github.com/Marak/colors.js/issues/289 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [the issues board](https://github.com/soketi/soketi/issues) * Email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
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| — | @soketi/soketi (npm) | before 0.26.1 | 0.26.1 | Patch available | GHSA-2w8g-m5j8-7m87 |
- @soketi/soketi (npm) Vendor— Affected before 0.26.1 Fixed in 0.26.1 Patch available GHSA-2w8g-m5j8-7m87
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-2w8g-m5j8-7m87 @soketi/soketi (npm) Fixed in 0.26.1 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-2w8g-m5j8-7m87
Sources
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