Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in ids-enterprise
Summary
GHSA-crfx-5phg-hmw9: Cross-Site Scripting in ids-enterprise. Affects ids-enterprise versions < 4.18.2. Fixed in 4.18.2. How to fix ↓
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Background
ids-enterprise is an npm package that provides enterprise-level features for managing and securing user identities. It includes components for authentication, authorization, and user management. The package is widely used in web applications to ensure secure access control and user authentication. However, versions prior to 4.18.2 are vulnerable to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ids-enterprise allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code by exploiting the lack of proper encoding in the soho-autocomplete component. This component fails to properly sanitize user input, allowing malicious script tags to be injected and executed on the client-side. This can lead to various attacks, such as stealing sensitive user information, session hijacking, or defacement of the affected web application.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
4.18.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
npm install ids-enterprise@4.18.2Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
The Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in ids-enterprise can have serious consequences for the security and integrity of web applications using this package. It is crucial to upgrade to the fixed version (4.18.2 or later) to mitigate the risk of exploitation. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
ids-enterprise is an npm package used for managing and securing user identities in web applications.
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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the client-side, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or defacement of the affected web application.
To fix this vulnerability, you should upgrade to version 4.18.2 or later of ids-enterprise.
No, upgrading to the fixed version is the recommended solution.
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