GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929: @ionic/core Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929 is a HIGH cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting @ionic/core libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in @ionic/core. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.0.3, 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.3.1.

GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929 at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929
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 @ionic/core
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929

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

@ionic/core fixed: 4.0.3 
npm install @ionic/core@4.0.3
@ionic/core fixed: 4.1.3 
npm install @ionic/core@4.1.3
@ionic/core fixed: 4.2.1 
npm install @ionic/core@4.2.1
@ionic/core fixed: 4.3.1 
npm install @ionic/core@4.3.1
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 @ionic/core

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @ionic/core

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @ionic/core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.0.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @ionic/core 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 @ionic/core, 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

Versions of `@ionic/core` prior to 4.0.3, 4.1.3, 4.2.1 or 4.3.1 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package uses the unsafe `innerHTML` function without sanitizing input, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript on the victim's browser. This issue affects the components: - `<ion-alert>.message` - `<ion-searchbar>.placeholder` - `<ion-infinite-scroll-content>.loadingText` - `<ion-refresher-content>.pullingText` - `<ion-refresher-content>.refershingText` ## Recommendation - If you are using @ionic/core 4.0.x, upgrade to 4.0.3 or later. - If you are using @ionic/core 4.1.x, upgrade to 4.1.3 or later. - If you are using @ionic/core 4.2.x, upgrade to 4.2.1 or later. - If you are using @ionic/core 4.3.x, upgrade to 4.3.1 or later.

GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929 Affected @ionic/core Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.0.34.1.34.2.14.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@ionic/core
npm/@ionic/core
npm
< 4.0.3
4.0.3
@ionic/core
npm/@ionic/core
npm
≥ 4.1.0
< 4.1.3
4.1.3
@ionic/core
npm/@ionic/core
npm
≥ 4.2.0
< 4.2.1
4.2.1
@ionic/core
npm/@ionic/core
npm
≥ 4.3.0
< 4.3.1
4.3.1

References

@ionic/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ionic-team/ionic/issues/18065
@ionic/core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/ionic-team/ionic
www.npmjs.com/advisories/1023 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929?
GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929 is a security vulnerability in @ionic/core involving Cross-Site Scripting in @ionic/core under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which @ionic/core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.0.3, 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.3.1 across affected packages: @ionic/core.
What version fixes GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929?
Upgrading to 4.0.3, 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.3.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @ionic/core affected?
Yes, @ionic/core is affected in releases prior to 4.0.3, 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 4.0.3, 4.1.3, 4.2.1, 4.3.1 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929?
GHSA-r3xc-47qg-h929 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-r3xc-47qg-h929?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @ionic/core'. 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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