CVE-2018-16474: Tianma static Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jhgp-hvj6-x2p2
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-16474 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Tianma static libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves stored cross-site scripting in tianma-static. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-16474 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-16474
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jhgp-hvj6-x2p2
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Tianma static
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2018-16474

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

tianma-static fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install tianma-static@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 tianma-static

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2018-16474, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls tianma-static

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Tianma static 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 tianma-static 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 Tianma static, 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

All versions of `tianma-static` are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). The vulnerability is exploitable if a user can control the name of a file that is served by `tianma-static` ## Recommendation As no fix is available for this vulnerability at this time it is our recommendation to use another static file server.

CVE-2018-16474 Affected Tianma static Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
tianma-static
npm/tianma-static
npm
≤ 1.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2018-16474 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16474
hackerone.com/reports/403692 WEB
https://hackerone.com/reports/403692
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jhgp-hvj6-x2p2
www.npmjs.com/advisories/741 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/741

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-16474?
CVE-2018-16474 is a security vulnerability in Tianma static involving Stored Cross-Site Scripting in tianma-static under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Tianma static versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: tianma-static.
What version fixes CVE-2018-16474?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is tianma-static affected?
Yes, tianma-static is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-16474?
CVE-2018-16474 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2018-16474?
CVE-2018-16474 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-2018-16474?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls tianma-static'. 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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