CVE-2017-16009 XSS via Angular Expression in ag-grid
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in user browsers via Angular expressions when using ag-grid with AngularJS.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-16009?
CVE-2017-16009 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in HackerOne ag-grid node module, published on 4 Jun 2018. 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
ag-grid is an advanced data grid that is library agnostic. ag-grid is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via Angular Expressions, if AngularJS is used in combination with ag-grid.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16009?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including ag-grid. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
ag-grid npm | All versions to 18.1.3-beta.1 | None |
ag-grid npm | All versions to 18.1.3-beta.1 | None |
Products include Ag-Grid Ag-Grid.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16009 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2017-16009 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16009 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in HackerOne ag-grid node module
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wfw3-rgfr-6g67.