CVE-2016-1000235: Fuelux Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fwcw-5qw2-87mp
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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-1000235 is a HIGH cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Fuelux libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves fuelux vulnerable to cross-site scripting in pillbox feature. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.15.7.

CVE-2016-1000235 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-1000235
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fwcw-5qw2-87mp
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 Fuelux
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-1000235

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

fuelux fixed: 3.15.7 
npm install fuelux@3.15.7
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 fuelux

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2016-1000235, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls fuelux

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Fuelux in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.15.7), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls fuelux 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 Fuelux, 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

Affected versions of `fuelux` contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Pillbox feature. By supplying a script as a value for a new pillbox, it is possible to cause arbitrary script execution. ## Recommendation Update to version 3.15.7 or later.

CVE-2016-1000235 Affected Fuelux Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.15.7
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
fuelux
npm/fuelux
npm
< 3.15.7
3.15.7

References

NVD — CVE-2016-1000235 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1000235
Fuelux Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ExactTarget/fuelux/issues/1841
Fuelux Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ExactTarget/fuelux/pull/1856
Fuelux Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ExactTarget/fuelux
www.npmjs.com/advisories/133 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/133

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1000235?
CVE-2016-1000235 is a security vulnerability in Fuelux involving fuelux vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in Pillbox feature under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Fuelux versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.15.7 across affected packages: fuelux.
What version fixes CVE-2016-1000235?
Upgrading to 3.15.7 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is fuelux affected?
Yes, fuelux is affected in releases prior to 3.15.7. Upgrade your dependency to 3.15.7 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-1000235?
CVE-2016-1000235 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-2016-1000235?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls fuelux'. 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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