CVE-2017-16010

Public Exploit

Description

i18next is a language translation framework. When using the .init method, passing interpolation options without passing an escapeValue will default to undefined rather than the assumed true. This can result in a cross-site scripting vulnerability because user input is assumed to be escaped, but is not. This vulnerability affects i18next 2.0.0 and later.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne i18next node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/i18next/i18next/pull/826 issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/326 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16010?
CVE-2017-16010 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16010?
To fix CVE-2017-16010, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16010 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16010 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16010?
CVE-2017-16010 affects HackerOne i18next node module.
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