CVE-2017-1000006 Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in plotly.js
An XSS vulnerability in plotly.js allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's browser.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-1000006?
CVE-2017-1000006 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Plotly, Inc. plotly.js versions prior to 1.16.0 are vulnerable to an XSS issue.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000006?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including plotly.js. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
plotly.js npm | All versions | 1.16.0 |
plotly.js npm | All versions | 1.16.0 |
Products include Plotly Plotly.js.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000006?
Upgrade plotly.js to 1.16.0 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-1000006 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000006 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2fqv-h3r5-m4vf.