CVE-2019-25084

Hide Files on GitHub options.js addEventListener cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Hide Files on GitHub up to 2.x. This issue affects the function addEventListener of the file extension/options.js. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 3.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 9de0c57df81db1178e0e79431d462f6d9842742e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-216767.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
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Affected: n/a Hide Files on GitHub
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References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.216767 vdb entry third party advisory technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216767 third party advisory permissions required signature
https://github.com/sindresorhus/hide-files-on-github/pull/73 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://github.com/sindresorhus/hide-files-on-github/commit/9de0c57df81db1178e0e79431d462f6d9842742e third party advisory patch
https://github.com/sindresorhus/hide-files-on-github/releases/tag/3.0.0 release notes third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-25084?
CVE-2019-25084 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-25084?
To fix CVE-2019-25084, 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-2019-25084 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-25084 is being actively exploited. 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-2019-25084?
CVE-2019-25084 affects n/a Hide Files on GitHub.
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