CVE-2016-10524: Denial of Service and Content Injection in i18n-node-angular
Summary
CVE-2016-10524: Denial of Service and Content Injection in i18n-node-angular. Affects i18n-node-angular versions < 1.4.0. Fixed in 1.4.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
The i18n-node-angular package is an npm package used for internationalization (i18n) in Angular applications. It provides functionality for translating and localizing text in the application. The package is widely used in Angular projects to support multi-language support and localization. However, versions prior to 1.4.0 are vulnerable to denial of service and cross-site scripting attacks.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in i18n-node-angular exists in a REST endpoint that was created for development purposes but was not disabled in production in affected versions. This endpoint can be exploited to cause a denial of service attack, potentially leading to the unavailability of the application. Additionally, the vulnerability allows for content injection, which can lead to cross-site scripting attacks. An attacker can inject malicious content into the application, potentially compromising user data or executing arbitrary code in the context of the user's browser.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.4.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
npm install i18n-node-angular@1.4.0Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
The i18n-node-angular package prior to version 1.4.0 is vulnerable to denial of service and content injection attacks. To mitigate the risk, it is crucial to update to version 1.4.0 or later. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
i18n-node-angular is an npm package used for internationalization in Angular applications. It provides functionality for translating and localizing text in the application.
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service attacks, potentially causing the unavailability of the application. It also allows for content injection, which can result in cross-site scripting attacks and compromise user data.
To fix the vulnerability, update the i18n-node-angular package to version 1.4.0 or later. This version includes the necessary fixes to address the denial of service and content injection vulnerabilities.
No, there are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the package.
You can find more information about the vulnerability in the GitHub Advisory Database: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/advisories/GHSA-97gv-3p2c-xw7j
