Cross-Site Scripting in @hapi/boom
Priority LOW 38CWE-79Published · 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
- Fixed
No CVSS vector from any source. Fix status from GitHub. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
Versions of `@hapi/boom` prior to 0.3.8 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package fails to properly escape error messages, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 0.3.8 or later.
Why it matters now
Fix Fixed @hapi/boom (npm): 0.3.8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | @hapi/boom (npm) | before 0.3.8 | 0.3.8 | Patch available | GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj |
- @hapi/boom (npm) Vendor— Affected before 0.3.8 Fixed in 0.3.8 Patch available GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj @hapi/boom (npm) Fixed in 0.3.8 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-2ggq-vfcp-gwhj
References
Sources
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