CVE-2018-1000160 Cross-Site Scripting in @risingstack/protect
The protect library incorrectly validates certain XSS strings as safe, allowing attackers to bypass XSS protections in applications using this library.
- 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-2018-1000160?
CVE-2018-1000160 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 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
RisingStack protect version 1.2.0 and earlier contains a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in isXss() function in lib/rules/xss.js that can result in dangerous XSS strings being validated as safe. This attack appears to be exploitable via A number of XSS strings(26) detailed in the GitHub issue #16.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-1000160?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @risingstack/protect. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
@risingstack/protect npm | All versions to 1.2.0 | None |
@risingstack/protect npm | All versions to 1.2.0 | None |
Products include Risingstack Protect.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1000160?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-1000160 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-2018-1000160 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-1000160 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vpch-rxw3-fgx8.