CVE-2018-3735 bracket-template vulnerable to reflected XSS
Reflected XSS in bracket-template allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via GET parameters, affecting Node.js 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-2018-3735?
CVE-2018-3735 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in HackerOne bracket-template node module, published on 7 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
bracket-template suffers from reflected XSS possible when variable passed via GET parameter is used in template
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3735?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including bracket-template. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
bracket-template npm | All versions to 1.1.5 | None |
bracket-template npm | All versions to 1.1.5 | None |
Products include Bracket-Template Project Bracket-Template.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3735?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-3735 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-2018-3735 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3735 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-488m-6gh8-9j36.