CVE-2022-48345 @braintree/sanitize-url Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts via HTML entities in URLs using the sanitize-url library, affecting applications relying on it for security.
- 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-2022-48345?
CVE-2022-48345 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Feb 2023. 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
sanitize-url (aka @braintree/sanitize-url) before 6.0.2 allows XSS via HTML entities.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-48345?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including @braintree/sanitize-url. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
@braintree/sanitize-url npm | All versions | 6.0.1 |
@braintree/sanitize-url npm | All versions | 6.0.1 |
Products include Paypal Braintree\/Sanitize-Url.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48345?
Upgrade @braintree/sanitize-url to 6.0.1 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-2022-48345 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-48345 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q8gg-vj6m-hgmj, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-48345.