CVE-2021-23398: React bootstrap table Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2589-w6xf-983r
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2021-23398 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting React bootstrap table libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in react-bootstrap-table. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2021-23398 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2021-23398
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2589-w6xf-983r
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product React bootstrap table
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2021-23398

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected React bootstrap table dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

react-bootstrap-table fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install react-bootstrap-table@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls react-bootstrap-table

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2021-23398, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls react-bootstrap-table

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of React bootstrap table in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls react-bootstrap-table command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In React bootstrap table, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

All versions of package react-bootstrap-table are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the dataFormat parameter. The problem is triggered when an invalid React element is returned, leading to dangerouslySetInnerHTML being used, which does not sanitize the output.

CVE-2021-23398 Affected React bootstrap table Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
react-bootstrap-table
npm/react-bootstrap-table
npm
≤ 4.3.1

References

NVD — CVE-2021-23398 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23398
React bootstrap table Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/AllenFang/react-bootstrap-table/issues/2071
React bootstrap table Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/AllenFang/react-bootstrap-table/blob/26d07defab759e4f9bce22d1d568690830b8d9d7/src/TableBody.js%23L114-L118
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-java-orgw... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1314286
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-reactb... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-REACTBOOTSTRAPTABLE-1314285

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-23398?
CVE-2021-23398 is a security vulnerability in React bootstrap table involving Cross-site scripting in react-bootstrap-table under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which React bootstrap table versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: react-bootstrap-table.
What version fixes CVE-2021-23398?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is react-bootstrap-table affected?
Yes, react-bootstrap-table is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-23398?
CVE-2021-23398 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2021-23398?
CVE-2021-23398 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2021-23398?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls react-bootstrap-table'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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