GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw: Bootstrap select Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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Advisory Summary

GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw is a HIGH cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Bootstrap select libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in bootstrap-select. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.13.6.

GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Bootstrap select
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw

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

bootstrap-select fixed: 1.13.6 
npm install bootstrap-select@1.13.6
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 bootstrap-select

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls bootstrap-select

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Bootstrap select in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.13.6), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls bootstrap-select 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 Bootstrap select, 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

Versions of `bootstrap-select` prior to 1.13.6 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package does not escape `title` values on `<option>` tags. This may allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 1.13.6 or later.

GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw Affected Bootstrap select Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.13.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
bootstrap-select
npm/bootstrap-select
npm
< 1.13.6
1.13.6

References

Bootstrap select Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/dimpu/ngx-md/issues/129
Bootstrap select Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/snapappointments/bootstrap-select/issues/2199
Bootstrap select Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/snapappointments/bootstrap-select
www.npmjs.com/advisories/1522 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1522

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw?
GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw is a security vulnerability in Bootstrap select involving Cross-Site Scripting in bootstrap-select under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Bootstrap select versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.13.6 across affected packages: bootstrap-select.
What version fixes GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw?
Upgrading to 1.13.6 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is bootstrap-select affected?
Yes, bootstrap-select is affected in releases prior to 1.13.6. Upgrade your dependency to 1.13.6 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw?
GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw 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 GHSA-9r7h-6639-v5mw?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls bootstrap-select'. 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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