CVE-2017-16022: Morris.js Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fwx5-5fqj-jv98
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-16022 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Morris.js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in morris.js. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-16022 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-16022
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fwx5-5fqj-jv98
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 Morris.js
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2017-16022

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

morris.js fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install morris.js@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 morris.js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-16022, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls morris.js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Morris.js 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 morris.js 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 Morris.js, 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 `morris.js` are vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks in labels that appear when hovering over a particular point on a generated graph. The text content of these labels is not escaped, so if control over the labels is obtained, script can be injected. The script will run on the client side whenever that specific graph is loaded. ## Recommendation A patch for this vulnerability was created in 2014, but has still not been published to npm. In order to mitigate this issue effectively, install the library from github via: ``` npm i morrisjs/morris.js -s ```

CVE-2017-16022 Affected Morris.js Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
morris.js
npm/morris.js
npm
0.5.0
All 1 versions
0.5.0
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2017-16022 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16022
Morris.js Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/morrisjs/morris.js/pull/464
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-fwx5-5fqj-jv98
www.npmjs.com/advisories/307 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/307

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16022?
CVE-2017-16022 is a security vulnerability in Morris.js involving Cross-Site Scripting in morris.js under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Morris.js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: morris.js.
What version fixes CVE-2017-16022?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is morris.js affected?
Yes, morris.js is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-16022?
CVE-2017-16022 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-2017-16022?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls morris.js'. 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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