GHSA-c7pp-x73h-4m2v Cross-Site Scripting in bootstrap-vue
Insufficient input sanitization in bootstrap-vue allows attackers to execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers via the options variable.
- 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-c7pp-x73h-4m2v?
GHSA-c7pp-x73h-4m2v is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in bootstrap-vue, published on 2 Sep 2020. 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 bootstrap-vue prior to 2.0.0-rc.12 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting. Due to insufficient input sanitization, components may be vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting through the options variable. This may lead to the execution of malicious JavaScript on the user's browser.
Recommendation
Upgrade to version 2.0.0-rc.12 or later.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-c7pp-x73h-4m2v?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including bootstrap-vue.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
bootstrap-vue npm | All versions | 2.0.0-rc.12 |
bootstrap-vue npm | All versions | 2.0.0-rc.12 |
How do I fix GHSA-c7pp-x73h-4m2v?
Upgrade bootstrap-vue to 2.0.0-rc.12 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-c7pp-x73h-4m2v being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-c7pp-x73h-4m2v in the wild and no public exploit code.