CVE-2010-5312: Cross-site Scripting in jquery-ui
Summary
CVE-2010-5312: Cross-site Scripting in jquery-ui. Affects jquery-ui versions >= 1.7.0, < 1.10.0. Fixed in 1.10.0. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- jqueryui · Debian:11
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Background
The package under scrutiny is jquery-ui, an open-source JavaScript library that provides a set of user interface interactions, effects, widgets, and themes built on top of the jQuery JavaScript library. It is widely used for creating interactive web applications. The vulnerability in question is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Dialog widget of jQuery UI before version 1.10.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title option.
Vulnerability Detail
The cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jquery.ui.dialog.js in the Dialog widget in jQuery UI before 1.10.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title option. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to execute malicious code in the context of the affected user's browser, potentially leading to various security issues such as session hijacking, data theft, or defacement of the affected website. The vulnerability is rated as moderate severity with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.10.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to a newer version of jQuery UI is not immediately feasible, a possible workaround is to sanitize user input before using it as the title option in the Dialog widget. This can be done by using appropriate input validation and output encoding techniques to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. Here is an example of how input validation and output encoding can be implemented in JavaScript:
function sanitizeInput(input) {
// Perform input validation to ensure it does not contain any malicious scripts
// Return sanitized input
return input;
}
var title = sanitizeInput(userInput);
// Use the sanitized input as the title option in the Dialog widget
Conclusion
In conclusion, the jquery-ui package is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Dialog widget. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to jQuery UI version 1.10.0 or later. Additionally, input validation and output encoding techniques can be implemented as a temporary workaround. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, potentially leading to various security issues such as session hijacking, data theft, or defacement of the affected website.
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This vulnerability is rated as moderate severity with a CVSS score of 6.1.
A possible workaround is to sanitize user input before using it as the title option in the Dialog widget. This can be done by implementing input validation and output encoding techniques to prevent the execution of malicious scripts.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to jQuery UI version 1.10.0 or later, which includes a fix for the XSS vulnerability in the Dialog widget.
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