CVE-2022-25854: @yaireo/tagify Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pxpf-v376-7xx5
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-25854 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting @yaireo/tagify libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves tagify can pass a malicious placeholder to initiate the cross-site scripting (xss) payload. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.9.8.

CVE-2022-25854 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-25854
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pxpf-v376-7xx5
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 @yaireo/tagify
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:3.1/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-2022-25854

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

@yaireo/tagify fixed: 4.9.8 
npm install @yaireo/tagify@4.9.8
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 @yaireo/tagify

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-25854, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @yaireo/tagify

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @yaireo/tagify in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.9.8), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @yaireo/tagify 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 @yaireo/tagify, 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

This affects the package @yaireo/tagify before 4.9.8. The package is used for rendering UI components inside the input or text fields, and an attacker can pass a malicious placeholder value to it to fire the cross-site scripting (XSS) payload.

CVE-2022-25854 Affected @yaireo/tagify Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.9.8
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@yaireo/tagify
npm/@yaireo/tagify
npm
< 4.9.8
4.9.8

References

NVD — CVE-2022-25854 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25854
@yaireo/tagify Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/yairEO/tagify/issues/988
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/yairEO/tagify/commit/198c0451fad188390390395ccfc84ab371def4c7
bsg.tech/blog/cve-2022-25854... WEB
https://bsg.tech/blog/cve-2022-25854-stored-xss-in-yaireo-tagify-npm-module
@yaireo/tagify Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/yairEO/tagify
@yaireo/tagify Release RELEASE
https://github.com/yairEO/tagify/releases/tag/v4.9.8
snyk.io/vuln/snyk-js-yaireo... WEB
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-YAIREOTAGIFY-2404358

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25854?
CVE-2022-25854 is a security vulnerability in @yaireo/tagify involving tagify can pass a malicious placeholder to initiate the cross-site scripting (XSS) payload under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which @yaireo/tagify versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.9.8 across affected packages: @yaireo/tagify.
What version fixes CVE-2022-25854?
Upgrading to 4.9.8 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @yaireo/tagify affected?
Yes, @yaireo/tagify is affected in releases prior to 4.9.8. Upgrade your dependency to 4.9.8 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25854?
CVE-2022-25854 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-2022-25854?
CVE-2022-25854 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-2022-25854?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @yaireo/tagify'. 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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