CVE-2024-53388: Mavo Mavo DOM Clobbering Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3mf5-r4hg-hfx9
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-53388 is a MODERATE mavo dom clobbering vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Mavo libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves mavo dom clobbering vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-53388 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-53388
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3mf5-r4hg-hfx9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Mavo
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2024-53388

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

mavo fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install mavo@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 mavo

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-53388, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls mavo

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mavo 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 mavo 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 Mavo, 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

A DOM Clobbering vulnerability in mavo v0.3.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted HTML element.

CVE-2024-53388 Affected Mavo Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mavo
npm/mavo
npm
≤ 0.3.2

References

NVD — CVE-2024-53388 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53388
Mavo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/jackfromeast/a61a5429a97985e7ff4c1d39e339d5d8
Mavo Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mavoweb/mavo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53388?
CVE-2024-53388 is a security vulnerability in Mavo involving mavo DOM Clobbering vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Mavo versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: mavo.
What version fixes CVE-2024-53388?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mavo affected?
Yes, mavo is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-53388?
CVE-2024-53388 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-2024-53388?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls mavo'. 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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