CVE-2021-23445: Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
First published: Mon Sep 27 2021(Updated: )
datatables.net is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious script into a web page which would be executed in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the page is viewed. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Credit: report@snyk.io report@snyk.io report@snyk.io
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Datatables Datatables.net | <1.11.3 | |
| redhat/datatables.net | <1.11.3 | 1.11.3 |
| npm/datatables.net | <1.11.3 | 1.11.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://cdn.datatables.net/1.11.3/
- https://github.com/DataTables/Dist-DataTables/commit/59a8d3f8a3c1138ab08704e783bc52bfe88d7c9b
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00018.html
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-1715371
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1715376
- https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-DATATABLESNET-1540544
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3559
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3561
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3560
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3563
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2257732
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0006/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23445
- https://cdn.datatables.net/1.11.3
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240621-0006
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h73q-5wmj-q8pj (Advisory)
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210144
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6517470 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-23445.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-23445?
The severity rating of CVE-2021-23445 is 7.2 (high).
What software packages are affected by CVE-2021-23445?
The package datatables.net before version 1.11.3 is affected by CVE-2021-23445.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-23445?
CVE-2021-23445 allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages, which could be executed in a victim's web browser within the security context of the hosting web server.
How can CVE-2021-23445 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2021-23445, update the datatables.net package to version 1.11.3 or later.
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