CVE-2015-9544 Improper Input Validation in xdLocalStorage
Attackers can read or modify local storage data by sending unvalidated web messages to applications using this JavaScript library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-9544?
CVE-2015-9544 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in xdLocalStorage through 2.0.5. The receiveMessage() function in xdLocalStoragePostMessageApi.js does not implement any validation of the origin of web messages. Remote attackers who can entice a user to load a malicious site can exploit this issue to impact the confidentiality and integrity of data in the local storage of the vulnerable site via malicious web messages.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-9544?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including xdlocalstorage. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
xdlocalstorage npm | All versions to 2.0.5 | None |
xdlocalstorage npm | All versions to 2.0.5 | None |
Products include Cross Domain Local Storage Project Cross Domain Local Storage.
How do I fix CVE-2015-9544?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-9544 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-9544 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-9544 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vrc7-6g8w-jh56.