CVE-2021-26539: Input Validation

Published Jan 22, 2021
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Updated

Apostrophe Technologies sanitize-html before 2.3.1 does not properly handle internationalized domain name (IDN) which could allow an attacker to bypass hostname whitelist validation set by the "allowedIframeHostnames" option.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/sanitize-html<2.3.1
2.3.1
apostrophecms Sanitize-html Node.js<2.3.1

Event History

Jan 22, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Description

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-26539.

2

What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is 'Apostrophe Technologies sanitize-html before 2.3.1 does not properly handle internationalized domain...'

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26539?

The severity of CVE-2021-26539 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

4

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-26539?

The affected software for CVE-2021-26539 is Apostrophe Technologies sanitize-html before version 2.3.1.

5

How can the vulnerability be fixed?

To fix the vulnerability, upgrade to version 2.3.1 of Apostrophe Technologies sanitize-html.

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