CVE-2013-7035: React Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g53w-52xc-2j85
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-7035 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting React libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in react. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.4.2, 0.5.2.

CVE-2013-7035 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-7035
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g53w-52xc-2j85
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product React
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2013-7035

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

react fixed: 0.4.2 
npm install react@0.4.2
react fixed: 0.5.2 
npm install react@0.5.2
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 react

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2013-7035, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls react

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of React in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.4.2), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls react 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 React, 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 `react` are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package fails to properly sanitize input used to create keys. This may allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript if a key is generated from user input. ## Recommendation If you are using `react` 0.5.x, upgrade to version 0.5.2 or later. If you are using `react` 0.4.x, upgrade to version 0.4.2 or later.

CVE-2013-7035 Affected React Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.4.20.5.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
react
npm/react
npm
≥ 0.4.0
< 0.4.2
0.4.2
react
npm/react
npm
≥ 0.5.0
< 0.5.2
0.5.2

References

NVD — CVE-2013-7035 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-7035
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/facebook/react/commit/393a889aaceb761f058b09a701f889fa8f8b4e64
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/facebook/react/commit/94a9a3e752fe089ab23f3a90c26d20d46d62ab10
React Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/facebook/react
React Security Information SECURITY
https://reactjs.org/blog/2013/12/18/react-v0.5.2-v0.4.2.html
snyk.io/vuln/npm:react:2013... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/npm:react:20131217

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7035?
CVE-2013-7035 is a security vulnerability in React involving Cross-Site Scripting in react under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which React versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.4.2, 0.5.2 across affected packages: react.
What version fixes CVE-2013-7035?
Upgrading to 0.4.2, 0.5.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is react affected?
Yes, react is affected in releases prior to 0.4.2, 0.5.2. Upgrade your dependency to 0.4.2, 0.5.2 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-7035?
CVE-2013-7035 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-7035?
CVE-2013-7035 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-2013-7035?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls react'. 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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