CVE-2019-16728
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.67%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16728 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. DOMPurify before 2.0.1 allows XSS because of innerHTML mutation XSS (mXSS) for an SVG element or a MATH element, as demonstrated by Chrome and Safari.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
DOMPurify before 2.0.1 allows XSS because of innerHTML mutation XSS (mXSS) for an SVG element or a MATH element, as demonstrated by Chrome and Safari.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cure53 | Dompurify | < 2.0.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.securitum.com/dompurify-bypass-using-mxss/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://research.securitum.com/dompurify-bypass-using-mxss/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16728?
DOMPurify before 2.0.1 allows XSS because of innerHTML mutation XSS (mXSS) for an SVG element or a MATH element, as demonstrated by Chrome and Safari.
How severe is CVE-2019-16728?
CVE-2019-16728 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16728?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-16728?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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