In Bootstrap CVE-2018-14041
MEDIUMSeverity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Lifecycle Timeline
1Blast Radius
ecosystem impact- 22 maven packages depend on org.webjars:bootstrap (6 direct, 16 indirect)
- 178 npm packages depend on bootstrap (168 direct, 11 indirect)
Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 4.0.0 and other introduced versions.
DescriptionNVD
In Bootstrap before 4.1.2, XSS is possible in the data-target property of scrollspy.
AnalysisAI
In Bootstrap before 4.1.2, XSS is possible in the data-target property of scrollspy. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. In Bootstrap before 4.1.2, XSS is possible in the data-target property of scrollspy. Affected products include: Getbootstrap Bootstrap. Version information: before 4.1.2.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.
Same weakness CWE-79 – Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
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External POC / Exploit Code
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