CVE-2016-7103: jQuery-UI Cross-site Scripting in dialog closeText
Summary
CVE-2016-7103: jQuery-UI vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting in dialog closeText. Affects jquery-ui versions < 1.12.0. Fixed in 1.12.0. How to fix ↓
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- jqueryui · Debian:11
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Background
jQuery-UI is a library for manipulating UI elements via jQuery. It provides a range of interactive components and widgets to enhance user experience on web applications. One of its features is the dialog function, which allows developers to create customizable dialog boxes. However, versions prior to 1.12.0 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack when arbitrary user input is supplied as the value of the closeText parameter in the dialog function.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability (CVE-2016-7103) in jQuery-UI arises from improper handling of user input in the closeText parameter of the dialog function. If an application passes user-controlled data to this parameter without proper sanitization, an attacker can inject malicious scripts that will be executed in the context of the victim's browser. This can lead to various security issues, such as session hijacking, data theft, or unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.12.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading to the latest version of jQuery-UI is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround is to manually sanitize any user input passed to the closeText parameter. 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 to sanitize the closeText parameter in JavaScript:
var closeText = sanitize(userInput);
// Example sanitize function
function sanitize(input) {
// Implement input validation and output encoding logic here
// to prevent script execution
return sanitizedInput;
}
Conclusion
The vulnerability in jQuery-UI's dialog closeText parameter exposes applications to cross-site scripting attacks. To ensure the security of your application, it is recommended to upgrade to jQuery-UI version 1.12.0 or later. If immediate upgrade is not possible, manually sanitize user input passed to the closeText parameter. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a victim's browser. This can lead to various security risks, including session hijacking, data theft, or unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
Versions prior to 1.12.0 are vulnerable to this XSS vulnerability in the closeText parameter of the dialog function.
You can use Vulert's playground (https://vulert.com/scanner) to check if your application is affected by this vulnerability. Vulert monitors and alerts in real-time for open-source vulnerabilities, using package-lock.json as a reference.
Yes, the CVSS score for this vulnerability is 6.1, indicating a moderate severity level.
While specific exploits for this vulnerability may exist, they have not been disclosed in the provided information. However, it is crucial to address this vulnerability promptly to mitigate any potential risks.
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