CVE-2022-25869: Angular Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-prc3-vjfx-vhm9

CVSS 6.1

Published 2022-07-16

Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25869 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Angular libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves angular (deprecated package) cross-site scripting. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2022-25869 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25869

GHSA Identifier GHSA-prc3-vjfx-vhm9

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 Angular

Package Ecosystem npm

Published Date 2022-07-16

Last Updated 2025-07-28

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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: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-2022-25869

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

angular fixed: Latest secure release

npm install angular@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 angular

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-25869, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls angular

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Angular 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 angular 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 Angular, 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 package angular are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to insecure page caching in the Internet Explorer browser, which allows interpolation of `<textarea>` elements. NPM package [angular](https://www.npmjs.com/package/angular) is deprecated. Those who want to receive security updates should use the actively maintained package [@angular/core](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@angular/core).

CVE-2022-25869 Affected Angular Versions

1 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
angular npm/angular	npm	≤ 1.8.3

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25869 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25869

glitch.com/edit/#!/angular-rep... WEB

https://glitch.com/edit/%23%21/angular-repro-textarea-xss

neverendingsupport.github.io/angularjs-poc-cve-2... WEB

https://neverendingsupport.github.io/angularjs-poc-cve-2022-25869

Angular Security Information SECURITY

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-DOTNET-ANGULARJS-10771617

Angular Security Information SECURITY

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-DOTNET-ANGULARJSCORE-6084031

Angular Security Information SECURITY

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-2949783

Angular Security Information SECURITY

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWERGITHUBANGULAR-2949784

Angular Security Information SECURITY

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-2949782

Angular Security Information SECURITY

https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-ANGULAR-2949781

snyk.io/vuln/snyk-java-orgw... WEB

https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-2949783

snyk.io/vuln/snyk-java-orgw... WEB

https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWERGITHUBANGULAR-2949784

snyk.io/vuln/snyk-java-orgw... WEB

https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-2949782

snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-angula... WEB

https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-ANGULAR-2949781

www.npmjs.com/package/angular PACKAGE

https://www.npmjs.com/package/angular

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25869?

CVE-2022-25869 is a security vulnerability in Angular involving Angular (deprecated package) Cross-site Scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Which Angular versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: angular.

What version fixes CVE-2022-25869?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is angular affected?

Yes, angular 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-2022-25869?

CVE-2022-25869 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-25869?

CVE-2022-25869 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-2022-25869?

Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls angular'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

Normalized schema output

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CVSS V3

6.1 MODERATE

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)

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-prc3-vjfx-vhm9
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-07-16 00:00
Last Modified: 2025-07-28 13:10
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2022/07/GHSA-prc3-vjfx-vhm9/GHSA-prc3-vjfx-vhm9.json