CVE-2017-1000006: Plotly.js Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2fqv-h3r5-m4vf
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-1000006 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Plotly.js libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross site scripting (xss) in plotly.js. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.16.0.

CVE-2017-1000006 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-1000006
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2fqv-h3r5-m4vf
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 Plotly.js
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-2017-1000006

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

plotly.js fixed: 1.16.0 
npm install plotly.js@1.16.0
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 plotly.js

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2017-1000006, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls plotly.js

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Plotly.js in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.16.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls plotly.js 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 Plotly.js, 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

Affected versions of `plotly.js` are vulnerable to cross-site scripting if an attacker can convince a user to visit a malicious plot on a site using this package. ## Recommendation Update to 1.16.0 or later.

CVE-2017-1000006 Affected Plotly.js Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.16.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
plotly.js
npm/plotly.js
npm
< 1.16.0
1.16.0

References

NVD — CVE-2017-1000006 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000006
acloudtree.com/2016-08-09-how-i-ha... WEB
https://acloudtree.com/2016-08-09-how-i-hacked-plotly-by-exploiting-a-svg-vulnerability-in-plotlyjs
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2fqv-h3r5-m4vf
www.npmjs.com/advisories/145 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/145
Plotly.js Security Information SECURITY
http://help.plot.ly/security-advisories/2016-08-08-plotlyjs-xss-advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000006?
CVE-2017-1000006 is a security vulnerability in Plotly.js involving Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in plotly.js under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Plotly.js versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.16.0 across affected packages: plotly.js.
What version fixes CVE-2017-1000006?
Upgrading to 1.16.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is plotly.js affected?
Yes, plotly.js is affected in releases prior to 1.16.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.16.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000006?
CVE-2017-1000006 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-2017-1000006?
CVE-2017-1000006 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-2017-1000006?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls plotly.js'. 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
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