CVE-2017-16019

Public Exploit

Description

GitBook is a command line tool (and Node.js library) for building beautiful books using GitHub/Git and Markdown (or AsciiDoc). Stored Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) is possible in GitBook before 3.2.2 by including code outside of backticks in any ebook. This code will be executed on the online reader.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory nodesecurity.io
Affected: HackerOne gitbook node module
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://nodesecurity.io/advisories/159 third party advisory
https://github.com/GitbookIO/gitbook/issues/1609 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16019?
CVE-2017-16019 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16019?
To fix CVE-2017-16019, 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-2017-16019 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16019 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-2017-16019?
CVE-2017-16019 affects HackerOne gitbook node module.
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