Vulnerability Database · npm · request · Version
request 1.9.7
1.9.7 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: 2.88.2.
Critical 0 High 0 Medium 1 Low 0 Unrated 0
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Released 23 Jun 2011
Status deprecated release
Licence Apache-2.0
Also known from other sources 0
Newer releases 126
Database updated 22/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
request 1.9.7 vulnerabilities
1 vulnerability cover request 1.9.7. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-28155: Server-Side Request Forgery in Request | 6.1 medium | No fix published | 16 Mar 2023 |
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Questions
About request 1.9.7
Is request 1.9.7 vulnerable?
Yes. 1 vulnerability in the Vulert database cover request 1.9.7: 0 critical, 0 high, 1 medium and 0 low. The upgrade Vulert recommends is 2.88.2, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of request should I use instead of 1.9.7?
2.88.2 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 1.9.7 the latest release of request?
No. 1.9.7 was published 23 Jun 2011, 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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