Vulnerability Database · npm · connect · Version
connect 2.8.3
2.8.3 is affected by 1 vulnerability.
The vulnerabilities that cover this exact version are listed below with the fixed version to move to. The upgrade Vulert recommends: 3.7.0.
Critical 0 High 0 Medium 1 Low 0 Unrated 0
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Released 04 Jul 2013
Status deprecated release
Licence MIT
Also known from other sources 0
Newer releases 234
Database updated 23/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
connect 2.8.3 vulnerabilities
1 vulnerability cover connect 2.8.3. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2018-3717: Cross-Site Scripting in connect | 5.4 medium | 2.14.0 | 26 Jul 2018 |
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Questions
About connect 2.8.3
Is connect 2.8.3 vulnerable?
Yes. 1 vulnerability in the Vulert database cover connect 2.8.3: 0 critical, 0 high, 1 medium and 0 low. The upgrade Vulert recommends is 3.7.0, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of connect should I use instead of 2.8.3?
3.7.0 is the version Vulert recommends for this release line. The version table on the package page lists every release with the vulnerabilities recorded against it.
Is 2.8.3 the latest release of connect?
No. 2.8.3 was published 04 Jul 2013, and newer releases exist. Newer is not automatically safer — the version table on the package page shows what each release carries.
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