CVE-2016-1000235: fuelux vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in Pillbox feature
Summary
CVE-2016-1000235: fuelux vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in Pillbox feature. Affects fuelux versions < 3.15.7. Fixed in 3.15.7. How to fix ↓
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Background
The fuelux package is an npm package that provides a set of front-end components and utilities for building web applications. It includes features such as pillboxes, which allow users to input and manage multiple values in a visually appealing way. However, versions of fuelux prior to 3.15.7 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack in the Pillbox feature.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in fuelux allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts by supplying a script as a value for a new pillbox. This can lead to various security issues, including the theft of sensitive user information, session hijacking, and unauthorized actions on behalf of the user. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79, which is the Common Weakness Enumeration for Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
How To Fix
Latest published version: 3.17.2 as of 22 Oct 2026
npm install fuelux@3.17.2Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the version below is the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you need the minimum change
3.15.7
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The fuelux package is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack in the Pillbox feature. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to version 3.15.7 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts, which can lead to various security issues such as data theft, session hijacking, and unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
You can use the Vulert Playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Simply upload your package-lock.json file and Vulert will analyze it in real-time.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the fuelux package.
There is no evidence of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild at the moment. However, it is still important to update to the latest version to ensure the security of your application.
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the GitHub Advisory Database (https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2020/09/GHSA-fwcw-5qw2-87mp/GHSA-fwcw-5qw2-87mp.json).
