First published: Tue Sep 17 2024(Updated: )
### Summary A potential Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in the `/wireui/button` endpoint, specifically through the `label` query parameter. Malicious actors could exploit this vulnerability by injecting JavaScript into the `label` parameter, leading to the execution of arbitrary code in the victim's browser. ### Details The `/wireui/button` endpoint dynamically renders button labels based on user-provided input via the `label` query parameter. Due to insufficient sanitization or escaping of this input, an attacker can inject malicious JavaScript. The following URL demonstrates the vulnerability: ``` https://wireui.dev/wireui/button?label=Cancel&1%25%7ds8dk0%3E%3Cscript%3Ealert(1)%3C/script%3Ez1qt3=1 ``` By crafting such a request, an attacker can inject arbitrary code that will be executed by the browser when the endpoint is accessed. ### Proof of Concept (PoC) To demonstrate the vulnerability, visit the following URL: ``` /wireui/button?label=<script>alert(1)</script> ``` Upon loading the page, the injected JavaScript will execute, displaying an alert with the message "1." This confirms the vulnerability and highlights that user input is not being properly escaped or sanitized. ### Impact If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the affected website. This could lead to: - **Session Hijacking**: Stealing session cookies, tokens, or other sensitive information. - **User Impersonation**: Performing unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users. - **Phishing**: Redirecting users to malicious websites. - **Content Manipulation**: Altering the appearance or behavior of the affected page to mislead users or execute further attacks. The severity of this vulnerability depends on the context of where the affected component is used, but in all cases, it poses a significant risk to user security.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
composer/wireui/wireui | >=2.0.0<2.1.3 | 2.1.3 |
composer/wireui/wireui | <1.19.3 | 1.19.3 |
Wire | <1.19.3 | |
Wire | >=2.0.0<2.1.3 |
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CVE-2024-45803 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) exploitation.
CVE-2024-45803 affects versions of the WireUI package between 2.0.0 and 2.1.3, as well as all versions prior to 1.19.3.
To remediate CVE-2024-45803, update the WireUI package to version 2.1.3 or above or to a version newer than 1.19.3.
CVE-2024-45803 can be exploited through Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) by injecting malicious JavaScript into the label query parameter.
A temporary workaround for CVE-2024-45803 includes sanitizing input to the label query parameter to prevent script injection.