Cross-Site Scripting in bootbox
Priority LOW 38CWE-64Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
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- Privileges required
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- User interaction
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- Attack complexity
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- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- No fix listed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
All version of `bootbox` are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting. The package does not sanitize user input in the provided dialog boxes, allowing attackers to inject HTML code and execute arbitrary JavaScript. ## Recommendation Sanitize user input being passed to `bootbox` or consider using an alternative package.
Why it matters now
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | bootbox (npm) | up to 5.5.2 | — | No fix listed | GHSA-87mg-h5r3-hw88 |
- bootbox (npm) Vendor— Affected up to 5.5.2 Fixed in — No fix listed GHSA-87mg-h5r3-hw88
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-87mg-h5r3-hw88
References
Sources
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