QID 983772

QID 983772: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for public (GHSA-8p5p-ff7x-hw7q)

Versions of `public` prior to 0.1.4 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package fails to sanitize filenames, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser through files with names containing malicious code. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 0.1.4 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-8p5p-ff7x-hw7q for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-8p5p-ff7x-hw7q - github.com/advisories/GHSA-8p5p-ff7x-hw7q

CVEs related to QID 983772

CVE-2018-3747 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-8p5p-ff7x-hw7q	public		github.com/advisories/GHSA-8p5p-ff7x-hw7q

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