CVE-2019-15478 Cross-Site Scripting in status-board
Reflected XSS in Status Board allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in victim browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- 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-2019-15478?
CVE-2019-15478 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2019. 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
Status Board 1.1.81 has reflected XSS via logic.ts.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15478?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including status-board. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
status-board npm | All versions | 1.1.82 |
status-board npm | All versions | 1.1.82 |
Products include Status Board Project Status Board.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15478?
Upgrade status-board to 1.1.82 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-2019-15478 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15478 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6m4r-cgm3-6q7q.