CVE-2021-43861
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Summary
Mermaid is a Javascript based diagramming and charting tool that uses Markdown-inspired text definitions and a renderer to create and modify complex diagrams. Prior to version 8.13.8, malicious diagrams can run javascript code at diagram readers' machines. Users should upgrade to version 8.13.8 to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| mermaid-js | mermaid | < 8.13.8 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-79: CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
- CWE-20: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/security/advisories/GHSA-p3rp-vmj9-gv6v
- https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/commit/066b7a0d0bda274d94a2f2d21e4323dab5776d83
- https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/releases/tag/8.13.8
References
- https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/security/advisories/GHSA-p3rp-vmj9-gv6v
- https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/commit/066b7a0d0bda274d94a2f2d21e4323dab5776d83
- https://github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/releases/tag/8.13.8
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