CVE-2021-23398

Public Exploit
Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Description

All versions of package react-bootstrap-table are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) via the dataFormat parameter. The problem is triggered when an invalid React element is returned, leading to dangerouslySetInnerHTML being used, which does not sanitize the output.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory snyk.io Third-Party Advisory snyk.io
Affected: n/a react-bootstrap-table
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-REACTBOOTSTRAPTABLE-1314285 third party advisory exploit
https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSNPM-1314286 third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/AllenFang/react-bootstrap-table/blob/26d07defab759e4f9bce22d1d568690830b8d9d7/src/TableBody.js%23L114-L118 broken link
https://github.com/AllenFang/react-bootstrap-table/issues/2071 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-23398?
CVE-2021-23398 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-23398?
To fix CVE-2021-23398, 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-2021-23398 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-23398 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-2021-23398?
CVE-2021-23398 affects n/a react-bootstrap-table.
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