QID 981662

QID 981662: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for selectize-plugin-a11y (GHSA-8cpw-73f2-w58m)

Versions of `selectize-plugin-a11y ` prior to 1.1.0 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting. The `accessibility.liveRegion.speak` function does not sanitize the `msg` variable before rendering it as HTML. If this variable is controlled by user input it allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser.

## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 1.1.0 or later.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-8cpw-73f2-w58m for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-8cpw-73f2-w58m - github.com/advisories/GHSA-8cpw-73f2-w58m

CVEs related to QID 981662

CVE-2019-15482 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-8cpw-73f2-w58m	selectize-plugin-a11y		github.com/advisories/GHSA-8cpw-73f2-w58m

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