CVE-2022-25869: Angular (deprecated package) Cross-site Scripting
Summary
CVE-2022-25869: Angular (deprecated package) Cross-site Scripting. Affects angular versions < 1.8.3. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
Also tracked for
- angular.js · Debian:11
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Background
The Angular package is a deprecated version of the Angular framework, which is used for building web applications. It provides a set of tools and libraries for creating dynamic and interactive user interfaces. However, all versions of the package are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to insecure page caching in the Internet Explorer browser. This vulnerability allows for the interpolation of <textarea> elements, potentially leading to the execution of malicious scripts.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in the Angular package arises from insecure page caching in the Internet Explorer browser. This allows for the interpolation of <textarea> elements, which can be exploited to inject and execute malicious scripts. An attacker could craft a specially crafted payload and trick a user into visiting a malicious website or clicking on a malicious link, leading to the execution of the injected script. This could result in various consequences, such as unauthorized access to sensitive information, session hijacking, or defacement of the affected web application.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability. The recommended solution is to update to the latest version of @angular/core.
Conclusion
The Angular package is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to insecure page caching in the Internet Explorer browser. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update to the actively maintained package @angular/core. This will ensure that the XSS vulnerability is addressed and that security updates are received. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
This vulnerability allows for Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks, which can lead to the execution of malicious scripts. The impact could include unauthorized access to sensitive information, session hijacking, or defacement of the affected web application.
All versions of the Angular package up to and including version 1.8.3 are affected by this vulnerability.
Yes, the recommended fix is to update to the actively maintained package @angular/core, which is not affected by this vulnerability.
There are no known exploits for this vulnerability at the moment. However, it is important to apply the recommended fix to mitigate the risk of potential attacks.
For more information about this vulnerability, you can refer to the GitHub advisory database entry: https://github.com/github/advisory-database/blob/main/advisories/github-reviewed/2022/07/GHSA-prc3-vjfx-vhm9/GHSA-prc3-vjfx-vhm9.json
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