GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg: Jquery.json viewer Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

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CWE-79
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg is a HIGH cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Jquery.json viewer libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in jquery.json-viewer. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.3.0.

GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg
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 Jquery.json viewer
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg

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

jquery.json-viewer fixed: 1.3.0 
npm install jquery.json-viewer@1.3.0
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 jquery.json-viewer

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls jquery.json-viewer

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jquery.json viewer in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.3.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls jquery.json-viewer 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 Jquery.json viewer, 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 `jquery.json-viewer` prior to 1.3.0 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package insufficiently sanitizes user input when creating links, and concatenates the user input in an `<a>` tag. This allows attackers to create malicious links with JSON payloads such as: ``` { "foo": "https://bar.com\" onmouseover=alert('xss') \"" } ``` This may lead to arbitrary JavaScript execution in a victim's browser. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 1.3.0 or later.

GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg Affected Jquery.json viewer Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.3.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jquery.json-viewer
npm/jquery.json-viewer
npm
< 1.3.0
1.3.0

References

www.npmjs.com/advisories/1036 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1036

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg?
GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg is a security vulnerability in Jquery.json viewer involving Cross-Site Scripting in jquery.json-viewer under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Jquery.json viewer versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.3.0 across affected packages: jquery.json-viewer.
What version fixes GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg?
Upgrading to 1.3.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jquery.json-viewer affected?
Yes, jquery.json-viewer is affected in releases prior to 1.3.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.3.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg?
GHSA-v9wp-8r97-v6xg 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-v9wp-8r97-v6xg?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls jquery.json-viewer'. 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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