CVE-2021-23327 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via unsanitized graph legend fields in the ApexCharts library, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2021-23327?
CVE-2021-23327 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in apexcharts, published on 9 Feb 2021. 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 package apexcharts before 3.24.0 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via lack of sanitization of graph legend fields.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-23327?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including apexcharts. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
apexcharts npm | All versions | 3.24.0 |
apexcharts npm | All versions | 3.24.0 |
Products include Fusioncharts Apexcharts.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23327?
Upgrade apexcharts to 3.24.0 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-2021-23327 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-23327 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w46j-8hm6-h8mm.