CVE-2018-16474 Stored Cross-Site Scripting in tianma-static
An attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript via stored XSS in the tianma-static npm module, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2018-16474?
CVE-2018-16474 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in npm tianma-static, published on 6 Nov 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
A stored xss in tianma-static module versions <=1.0.4 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary javascript.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16474?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including tianma-static. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
tianma-static npm | All versions to 1.0.4 | None |
tianma-static npm | All versions to 1.0.4 | None |
Products include Tianma-Static Project Tianma-Static.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16474?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16474 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-2018-16474 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-16474 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jhgp-hvj6-x2p2.