GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27: Duplicate Advisory Govuk_tech_docs Vulnerable To Unescaped HTML Vulnerability

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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27 is a LOW govuk_tech_docs vulnerable to unescaped html vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves govuk_tech_docs vulnerable to unescaped html on search results page. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27

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

govuk_tech_docs fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade govuk_tech_docs to 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: 

inspect dependencies for govuk_tech_docs

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27, inspect your project dependencies for Duplicate Advisory:

inspect dependencies for govuk_tech_docs

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory 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: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

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 Duplicate Advisory, 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

### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.

GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27 Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
govuk_tech_docs
gem/govuk_tech_docs
RubyGems
≥ 2.0.2

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/security/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
NVD — GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22048
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/pull/323
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
Duplicate Advisory Release RELEASE
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/releases/tag/v3.3.1
vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advis... WEB
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27?
GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27 is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving govuk_tech_docs vulnerable to unescaped HTML on search results page under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: govuk_tech_docs.
What version fixes GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is govuk_tech_docs affected?
Yes, govuk_tech_docs is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27?
GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27 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 RubyGems dependencies for GHSA-4mvm-xh8j-fv27?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for govuk_tech_docs'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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