Cross-Site Scripting in node-red
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 `node-red` prior to 0.18.6 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). The package fails to sanitize the `name` field in new items, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. ## Recommendation Upgrade to version 0.18.6 or later.
Why it matters now
Fix Fixed node-red (npm): 0.18.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | node-red (npm) | before 0.18.6 | 0.18.6 | Patch available | GHSA-5g6j-8hv4-vfgj |
- node-red (npm) Vendor— Affected before 0.18.6 Fixed in 0.18.6 Patch available GHSA-5g6j-8hv4-vfgj
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-5g6j-8hv4-vfgj node-red (npm) Fixed in 0.18.6 Advisory →
Timeline
- 2026-10-03 Threatist record created from GHSA-5g6j-8hv4-vfgj
Sources
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