VDB-118909 · CVE-2017-16019 · Issue 1609

GitBook up to 3.2.1 on Node.js Stored cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GitBook up to 3.2.1 on Node.js. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. This manipulation causes cross site scripting (Stored). The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-16019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GitBook up to 3.2.1 on Node.js (JavaScript Library). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability (Stored). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

GitBook is a command line tool (and Node.js library) for building beautiful books using GitHub/Git and Markdown (or AsciiDoc). Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) is possible in GitBook before 3.2.2 by including code outside of backticks in any ebook. This code will be executed on the online reader.

The bug was discovered 04/15/2017. The weakness was shared 06/04/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-16019 since 10/29/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 415 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 3.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

JavaScript Library

Name

GitBook

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Stored
Class: Cross site scripting / Stored
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: GitBook 3.2.2

Timelineinfo

04/15/2017 🔍
10/29/2017 +197 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +217 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +0 days 🔍
06/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/21/2023 +1750 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1609
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16019 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118909

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2018 10:19
Updated: 03/21/2023 13:31
Changes: 06/05/2018 10:19 (59), 02/14/2020 16:34 (1), 03/21/2023 13:31 (4)
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