CVE-2018-16468: XSS

Published Oct 30, 2018
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Updated

In the Loofah gem for Ruby, through v2.2.2, unsanitized JavaScript may occur in sanitized output when a crafted SVG element is republished.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/ruby-loofah
2.2.3-1+deb10u12.2.3-1+deb10u22.7.0+dfsg-12.19.1-12.21.3-1
Loofah Project Loofah Ruby<=2.2.2
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Oct 30, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16468?

CVE-2018-16468 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unsanitized JavaScript in sanitized output.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16468?

To fix CVE-2018-16468, upgrade to Loofah versions 2.2.3 or higher, as these versions address the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Loofah are affected by CVE-2018-16468?

CVE-2018-16468 affects all Loofah gem versions up to and including 2.2.2.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2018-16468?

CVE-2018-16468 impacts applications using the Loofah gem on Ruby, particularly those running on Debian GNU/Linux 9.0.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-16468?

There are no widely recognized workarounds for CVE-2018-16468 other than upgrading to the patched versions.

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