GHSA-8xqr-4cpm-wx7g Cross-Site Scripting in react-svg
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts via malicious SVG files rendered by the react-svg 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 GHSA-8xqr-4cpm-wx7g?
GHSA-8xqr-4cpm-wx7g is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in react-svg, published on 31 May 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
Versions of react-svg before 2.2.18 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting (xss). This is due to the fact that scripts found in SVG files are run by default.
Recommendation
Update to version 2.2.18 or later.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-8xqr-4cpm-wx7g?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including react-svg.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
react-svg npm | All versions | 2.2.18 |
react-svg npm | All versions | 2.2.18 |
How do I fix GHSA-8xqr-4cpm-wx7g?
Upgrade react-svg to 2.2.18 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 GHSA-8xqr-4cpm-wx7g being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-8xqr-4cpm-wx7g in the wild and no public exploit code.