CVE-2023-50550 Layui cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in a victim's browser via the data-content parameter in the layui library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-50550?
CVE-2023-50550 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
layui up to v2.74 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the data-content parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50550?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including layui. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
layui npm | All versions | 2.7.5 |
layui npm | All versions | 2.7.5 |
Products include Layui Layui.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50550?
Upgrade layui to 2.7.5 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-2023-50550 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50550 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rcvr-8whx-3m5p.