CVE-2020-7691: Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Published Jul 6, 2020
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Updated

In all versions of the package jspdf, it is possible to use <<script>script> in order to go over the filtering regex.

Other sources

It's possible to use nested script tags in order to bypass the filtering regex.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/jspdf<2.0.0
2.0.0
parall jspdf Node.js

Event History

Jul 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 11, 2021
Advisory Published
04:43 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-7691.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7691?

The severity of CVE-2020-7691 is medium.

3

Which package is affected by CVE-2020-7691?

The package affected by CVE-2020-7691 is jspdf.

4

How can the filtering regex be bypassed in this vulnerability?

The filtering regex can be bypassed in this vulnerability by using nested script tags.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-7691?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2020-7691 is included in version 2.0.0 of the jspdf package.

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