#VU15362 DOM-based cross-site scripting in Branch.io


Published: 2018-10-15 | Updated: 2019-02-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15362

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Branch.io
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor: Branch.io

Description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists within branch.io toolkit due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. The vulnerability allows a user with permissions to edit which attribute is used in the breadcrumbs bar to store code that will be executed on the client side.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install update to the latest version from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Branch.io: All versions


External links
http://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/dom-xss-bug-affecting-tinder-shopify-yelp/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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