Improper Input Validation in jquery.json-viewer Library for Node.js
CVE-2022-30241

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Jquery Json-viewer Project
Status
Jquery Json-viewer
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 May 2022

Summary

The jquery.json-viewer library for Node.js lacks proper character escaping, specifically for characters like '<' within JSON objects. This oversight can potentially allow attackers to exploit the library, leading to script injection vulnerabilities through crafted JSON data. Users of versions 1.4.0 and below should take precautions to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://github.com/abodelot/jquery.json-viewer/pull/26
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https://www.npmjs.com/package/jquery.json-viewer
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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