CVE-2015-1370: Marked VBScript Content Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cfjh-p3g4-3q2f
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-1370 is a MODERATE vbscript content injection vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Marked libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves vbscript content injection in marked. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.3.3.

CVE-2015-1370 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-1370
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cfjh-p3g4-3q2f
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 Marked
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-1370

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

marked fixed: 0.3.3 
npm install marked@0.3.3
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 marked

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2015-1370, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls marked

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Marked in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.3.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls marked 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 Marked, 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 0.3.2 and earlier of `marked` are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability even when `sanitize:true` is set. ## Proof of Concept ( IE10 Compatibility Mode Only ) `[xss link](vbscript:alert(1&#41;)` will get a link `<a href="vbscript:alert(1)">xss link</a>` ## Recommendation Update to version 0.3.3 or later.

CVE-2015-1370 Affected Marked Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.3.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
marked
npm/marked
npm
< 0.3.3
0.3.3

References

NVD — CVE-2015-1370 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1370
Marked Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/chjj/marked/issues/492
Marked Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/markedjs/marked/issues/492
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/evilpacket/marked/commit/3c191144939107c45a7fa11ab6cb88be6694a1ba
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/markedjs/marked/commit/fc372d1c6293267722e33f2719d57cebd67b3da1
Marked Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/markedjs/marked
www.npmjs.com/advisories/24 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/24
www.npmjs.com/advisories/24/versi... WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/24/versions
Marked Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/23/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1370?
CVE-2015-1370 is a security vulnerability in Marked involving VBScript Content Injection in marked under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Marked versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.3.3 across affected packages: marked.
What version fixes CVE-2015-1370?
Upgrading to 0.3.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is marked affected?
Yes, marked is affected in releases prior to 0.3.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.3.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-1370?
CVE-2015-1370 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-2015-1370?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls marked'. 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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