VDB-130389 · CVE-2018-16480 · GCVE-0-2018-16480

Module Public up to 0.1.3 on npm cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Module Public up to 0.1.3 on npm. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2018-16480. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Module Public up to 0.1.3 on npm. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

A XSS vulnerability was found in module public <0.1.4 that allows malicious Javascript code to run in the browser, due to the absence of sanitization of the file/folder names before rendering.

The bug was discovered 06/12/2018. The weakness was shared 02/01/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at hackerone.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-16480 since 09/04/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. 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 234 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 0.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

NPM Package

Name

Module Public

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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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
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Module Public 0.1.4

Timelineinfo

06/12/2018 🔍
09/04/2018 +84 days 🔍
02/01/2019 +150 days 🔍
02/01/2019 +0 days 🔍
02/02/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/07/2020 +460 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: hackerone.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-16480 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-16480
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-130389

Entryinfo

Created: 02/02/2019 20:32
Updated: 05/07/2020 11:19
Changes: 02/02/2019 20:32 (57), 05/07/2020 11:19 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103