GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h: Semantic ui search Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h is a HIGH cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Semantic ui search libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in semantic-ui-search. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h
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 Semantic ui search
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h

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

semantic-ui-search fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install semantic-ui-search@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 semantic-ui-search

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls semantic-ui-search

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Semantic ui search 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 semantic-ui-search 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 Semantic ui search, 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 `semantic-ui-search` are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting. Lack of output encoding on the selection dropdowns can lead to user input being executed instead of printed as text. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.

GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h Affected Semantic ui search Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
semantic-ui-search
npm/semantic-ui-search
npm

References

Semantic ui search Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Semantic-Org/Semantic-UI/issues/4498
Semantic ui search Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/Semantic-Org/Semantic-UI
www.npmjs.com/advisories/760 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/760

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h?
GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h is a security vulnerability in Semantic ui search involving Cross-Site Scripting in semantic-ui-search under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Semantic ui search versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: semantic-ui-search.
What version fixes GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is semantic-ui-search affected?
Yes, semantic-ui-search is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h?
GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h 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 GHSA-p9vv-3945-x93h?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls semantic-ui-search'. 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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