CVE-2021-23648
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.42%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23648 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The package @braintree/sanitize-url before 6.0.0 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to improper sanitization in sanitizeUrl function.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The package @braintree/sanitize-url before 6.0.0 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to improper sanitization in sanitizeUrl function.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paypal | Braintree\/Sanitize-Url | < 6.0.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
References
- https://github.com/braintree/sanitize-url/pull/40Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/braintree/sanitize-url/pull/40/commits/e5afda45d9833682b705f73fc2c1265d34832183Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-BRAINTREESANITIZEURL-2339882Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/braintree/sanitize-url/pull/40Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/braintree/sanitize-url/pull/40/commits/e5afda45d9833682b705f73fc2c1265d34832183Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-BRAINTREESANITIZEURL-2339882Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23648?
The package @braintree/sanitize-url before 6.0.0 are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to improper sanitization in sanitizeUrl function.
How severe is CVE-2021-23648?
CVE-2021-23648 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23648?
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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