Reverse Tabnabbing in quill
Priority LOW 38CWE-1022Published · 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
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- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
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- Fix status
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub.
Summary
Versions of `quill` prior to 1.3.7 are vulnerable to [Reverse Tabnabbing](https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Reverse_Tabnabbing). The package uses `target='_blank'` in anchor tags, allowing attackers to access `window.opener` for the original page when opening links. This is commonly used for phishing attacks. ## Recommendation No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative package until a fix is made available.
Why it matters now
Fix Fixed quill (npm): 1.3.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | quill (npm) | before 1.3.7 | 1.3.7 | Patch available | GHSA-588m-9qg5-35pq |
- quill (npm) Vendor— Affected before 1.3.7 Fixed in 1.3.7 Patch available GHSA-588m-9qg5-35pq
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-588m-9qg5-35pq quill (npm) Fixed in 1.3.7 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-588m-9qg5-35pq
References
Sources
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