Vulnerability identifier: #VU52909
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
y18n
Web applications /
JS libraries
Vendor: yargs
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
y18n: 1.1.0 - 5.0.4
External links
http://github.com/yargs/y18n/issues/96
http://github.com/yargs/y18n/pull/108
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1038306
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-Y18N-1021887
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.