Vulnerabilities in pkg:nuget/jQuery

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-579v-mp3v-rrw5
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-4969 is a MODERATE cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Jquery libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves jquery vulnerable to cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.6.3, 1.0.16.

8 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:nuget/jQuery

8 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:nuget/jQuery. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-579v-mp3v-rrw5 CVE-2011-4969 MODERATE jQuery vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
GHSA-jpcq-cgw6-v4j6 CVE-2020-11023 MODERATE Potential XSS vulnerability in jQuery
GHSA-mhpp-875w-9cpv CVE-2016-10707 HIGH Denial of Service in jquery
GHSA-6c3j-c64m-qhgq CVE-2019-11358 MODERATE XSS in jQuery as used in Drupal, Backdrop CMS, and other products
GHSA-q4m3-2j7h-f7xw CVE-2020-7656 MODERATE Cross-Site Scripting in jquery
GHSA-257q-pv89-v3xv CVE-2020-23064 MODERATE Duplicate Advisory: jQuery Cross Site Scripting vulnerability
GHSA-2pqj-h3vj-pqgw CVE-2012-6708 MODERATE Cross-Site Scripting in jquery
GHSA-rmxg-73gg-4p98 CVE-2015-9251 MODERATE Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in jquery

CVE-2011-4969 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-4969
GHSA Identifier GHSA-579v-mp3v-rrw5
Severity MODERATE
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
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-4969

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jquery 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 fixed: 1.6.3 
npm install jquery@1.6.3
jQuery fixed: 1.6.3 
Upgrade jQuery to 1.6.3
jquery-rails fixed: 1.0.16 
Upgrade jquery-rails to 1.0.16
org.webjars.npm:jquery fixed: 1.6.3 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.webjars.npm</groupId>
    <artifactId>jquery</artifactId>
    <version>1.6.3</version>
</dependency>
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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2011-4969, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls jquery

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jquery in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.6.3), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls jquery 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, 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jQuery before 1.6.3, when using location.hash to select elements, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted tag.

CVE-2011-4969 Affected Jquery Versions

4 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.6.31.0.16
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jquery
npm/jquery
npm
< 1.6.3
1.6.3
jQuery
nuget/jQuery
NuGet
< 1.6.3
1.6.3
jquery-rails
gem/jquery-rails
RubyGems
< 1.0.16
1.0.16
org.webjars.npm:jquery
maven/org.webjars.npm/jquery
Maven
< 1.6.3
1.6.3

References

NVD — CVE-2011-4969 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4969
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jquery/jquery/commit/db9e023e62c1ff5d8f21ed9868ab6878da2005e9
Jquery Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jquery/jquery
Jquery Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/jquery-rails/CVE-2011-4969.yml
lists.apache.org/thread.html/ff8dcfe... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ff8dcfe29377088ab655fda9d585dccd5b1f07fabd94ae84fd60a7f8@%3Ccommits.pulsar.apache.org%3E
Jquery Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190416-0007
Jquery Security Information SECURITY
https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-DOTNET-JQUERY-450224
Jquery Release RELEASE
http://blog.jquery.com/2011/09/01/jquery-1-6-3-released
Jquery Security Information SECURITY
http://blog.mindedsecurity.com/2011/07/jquery-is-sink.html
Jquery Security Information SECURITY
http://bugs.jquery.com/ticket/9521
Jquery Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/31/3
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1722-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1722-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4969?
CVE-2011-4969 is a security vulnerability in Jquery involving jQuery vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Jquery versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.6.3, 1.0.16 across affected packages: jquery, jQuery, jquery-rails, org.webjars.npm:jquery.
What version fixes CVE-2011-4969?
Upgrading to 1.6.3, 1.0.16 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jquery affected?
Yes, jquery is affected in releases prior to 1.6.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.3 or later.
Is jQuery affected?
Yes, jQuery is affected in releases prior to 1.6.3. Upgrade your dependency to 1.6.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-4969?
CVE-2011-4969 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-2011-4969?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls jquery'. 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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