CVE-2018-1000160: @risingstack/protect Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-vpch-rxw3-fgx8
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2018-1000160 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting @risingstack/protect libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves cross-site scripting in @risingstack/protect. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2018-1000160 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2018-1000160
GHSA Identifier GHSA-vpch-rxw3-fgx8
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 @risingstack/protect
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-2018-1000160

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

@risingstack/protect fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install @risingstack/protect@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 @risingstack/protect

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2018-1000160, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @risingstack/protect

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @risingstack/protect 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 @risingstack/protect 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 @risingstack/protect, 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 `@risingstack/protect` are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting. The `isXss()` XSS validator has several bypasses that may allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative package. The package is not actively maintained and will not be patched.

CVE-2018-1000160 Affected @risingstack/protect Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@risingstack/protect
npm/@risingstack/protect
npm
≤ 1.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2018-1000160 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000160
@risingstack/protect Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/RisingStack/protect/issues/16
@risingstack/protect Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/RisingStack/protect
@risingstack/protect Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/RisingStack/protect/blob/60b0c91e86686d34e5202419ce9ae7e8dc08edcd/lib/rules/xss.js#L4-L13
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vpch-rxw3-fgx8
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-rising... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-RISINGSTACKPROTECT-455402
www.npmjs.com/advisories/1116 WEB
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1116
embed.plnkr.co/xhbhb29jwwymumehslr... WEB
http://embed.plnkr.co/xHbhB29JWWyMUMeHsLrm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000160?
CVE-2018-1000160 is a security vulnerability in @risingstack/protect involving Cross-Site Scripting in @risingstack/protect under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which @risingstack/protect versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: @risingstack/protect.
What version fixes CVE-2018-1000160?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @risingstack/protect affected?
Yes, @risingstack/protect 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-2018-1000160?
CVE-2018-1000160 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-2018-1000160?
CVE-2018-1000160 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-2018-1000160?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @risingstack/protect'. 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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