CVE-2021-4231 (Medium) detected in core-5.2.11.tgz

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CVE-2021-4231 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - core-5.2.11.tgz

Angular - the core framework

Library home page: https://registry.npmjs.org/@angular/core/-/core-5.2.11.tgz

Path to dependency file: /ui/package.json

Path to vulnerable library: /ui/node_modules/@angular/core/package.json

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ core-5.2.11.tgz (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

A vulnerability was found in Angular up to 11.0.4/11.1.0-next.2. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the handling of comments. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely but it might require an authentication first. Upgrading to version 11.0.5 and 11.1.0-next.3 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is ba8da742e3b243e8f43d4c63aa842b44e14f2b09. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Publish Date: 2022-05-26

URL: CVE-2021-4231

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.4)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: Required
  • Scope: Changed
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: Low
  • Integrity Impact: Low
  • Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2022-05-26

Fix Resolution: 10.2.5

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