CVE-2022-21169
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2022-21169 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The package express-xss-sanitizer before 1.1.3 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the allowedTags attribute, allowing the attacker to bypass xss sanitization.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The package express-xss-sanitizer before 1.1.3 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the allowedTags attribute, allowing the attacker to bypass xss sanitization.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Express Xss Sanitizer Project | Express Xss Sanitizer | < 1.1.3 |
References
- https://github.com/AhmedAdelFahim/express-xss-sanitizer/commit/3bf8aaaf4dbb1c209dcb8d87a82711a54c1ab39aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AhmedAdelFahim/express-xss-sanitizer/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://runkit.com/embed/w306l6zfm7tuPatch, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-EXPRESSXSSSANITIZER-3027443Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AhmedAdelFahim/express-xss-sanitizer/commit/3bf8aaaf4dbb1c209dcb8d87a82711a54c1ab39aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/AhmedAdelFahim/express-xss-sanitizer/issues/4Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://runkit.com/embed/w306l6zfm7tuPatch, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-EXPRESSXSSSANITIZER-3027443Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-21169?
The package express-xss-sanitizer before 1.1.3 are vulnerable to Prototype Pollution via the allowedTags attribute, allowing the attacker to bypass xss sanitization.
How severe is CVE-2022-21169?
CVE-2022-21169 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21169?
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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