Vulnerability Database · npm · ws · Version
ws 5.0.0
5.0.0 is affected by 2 vulnerabilities.
The vulnerabilities that cover this exact version are listed below with the fixed version to move to. The upgrade Vulert recommends: 8.22.0.
Critical 0 High 2 Medium 0 Low 0 Unrated 0
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Released 06 Mar 2018
Licence MIT
Also known from other sources 3
Newer releases 189
Database updated 23/Oct/2026
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01 Vulnerabilities affecting this version
ws 5.0.0 vulnerabilities
2 vulnerabilities cover ws 5.0.0. Open the full list in the database.
| Vulnerability | Severity | Fixed version | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-48779: ws Package Memory Exhaustion DoS from Tiny Fragments and Data Chunks | 7.5 high | 5.2.5 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| CVE-2024-37890: Denial of Service in ws Package | 7.5 high | 5.2.4 | 17 Jun 2024 |
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Questions
About ws 5.0.0
Is ws 5.0.0 vulnerable?
Yes. 2 vulnerabilities in the Vulert database cover ws 5.0.0: 0 critical, 2 high, 0 medium and 0 low. The upgrade Vulert recommends is 8.22.0, and each entry above names the fixed version to move to.
Which version of ws should I use instead of 5.0.0?
8.22.0 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 5.0.0 the latest release of ws?
No. 5.0.0 was published 06 Mar 2018, 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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