CVE-2018-3747 Cross-Site Scripting in public
Attackers can execute malicious JavaScript by embedding HTML in file names within the affected Node.js module.
- 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-2018-3747?
CVE-2018-3747 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jul 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
The public node module versions <= 1.0.3 allows to embed HTML in file names, which (in certain conditions) might lead to execute malicious JavaScript.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-3747?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including public. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
public npm | All versions | 0.1.4 |
public npm | All versions | 0.1.4 |
Products include Public.js Project Public.js.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3747?
Upgrade public to 0.1.4 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-2018-3747 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-3747 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p5p-ff7x-hw7q.