CVE-2019-15603: Cross-Site Scripting in seeftl
Summary
CVE-2019-15603: Cross-Site Scripting in seeftl. Affects seeftl versions < 0.1.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
The seeftl package is an npm package used for a specific purpose. It is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to a lack of sanitization of filenames. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser by using files with malicious code in their names.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in seeftl arises from the failure to properly sanitize filenames. This allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the victim's browser. The impact of this vulnerability can range from unauthorized access to sensitive information to complete control over the victim's browser session. The vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH and is classified under CWE-79.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
No workaround has been mentioned for this vulnerability.
Conclusion
The seeftl package is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to a lack of filename sanitization. It is recommended to use an alternative package until a fix is made available. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
The impact of this vulnerability can range from unauthorized access to sensitive information to complete control over the victim's browser session.
No, there is currently no fix available. It is recommended to consider using an alternative package.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of HIGH.
CWE-79 is a Common Weakness Enumeration category that represents Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.