Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/hexo-admin

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g784-q3p3-26rm
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-17606 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Hexo admin libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves hexo-admin plugin for node.js xss vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:npm/hexo-admin

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/hexo-admin. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-g784-q3p3-26rm CVE-2019-17606 MODERATE hexo-admin plugin for Node.js XSS Vulnerability
GHSA-phph-xpj4-wvcv - HIGH Cross-Site Scripting in hexo-admin

CVE-2019-17606 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-17606
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g784-q3p3-26rm
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 Hexo admin
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-2019-17606

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

hexo-admin fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install hexo-admin@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 hexo-admin

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2019-17606, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls hexo-admin

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hexo admin 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 hexo-admin 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 Hexo admin, 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

The Post editor functionality in the hexo-admin plugin versions 2.3.0 and earlier for Node.js is vulnerable to stored XSS via the content of a post.

CVE-2019-17606 Affected Hexo admin Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
hexo-admin
npm/hexo-admin
npm
≤ 2.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2019-17606 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-17606
Hexo admin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jaredly/hexo-admin/issues/185
Hexo admin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/418sec/hexo-admin/pull/2
Hexo admin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jaredly/hexo-admin/pull/203
Hexo admin Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jaredly/hexo-admin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17606?
CVE-2019-17606 is a security vulnerability in Hexo admin involving hexo-admin plugin for Node.js XSS Vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Hexo admin versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: hexo-admin.
What version fixes CVE-2019-17606?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is hexo-admin affected?
Yes, hexo-admin 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-2019-17606?
CVE-2019-17606 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-2019-17606?
CVE-2019-17606 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-2019-17606?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls hexo-admin'. 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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