CVE-2019-18857

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified

CVE-2019-18857 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. darylldoyle svg-sanitizer before 0.12.0 mishandles script and data values in attributes, as demonstrated by unexpected whitespace such as in the javascript	:alert substring.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

darylldoyle svg-sanitizer before 0.12.0 mishandles script and data values in attributes, as demonstrated by unexpected whitespace such as in the javascript	:alert substring.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
1.04%

59.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Svg-Sanitizer ProjectSvg-Sanitizer< 0.12.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18857?
darylldoyle svg-sanitizer before 0.12.0 mishandles script and data values in attributes, as demonstrated by unexpected whitespace such as in the javascript&#9;:alert substring.
How severe is CVE-2019-18857?
CVE-2019-18857 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18857?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST