CVE-2019-11002 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Materialize up to version 1.0.0 is vulnerable to XSS attacks through the Tooltip feature.

Understanding CVE-2019-11002

The vulnerability in Materialize allows for potential XSS attacks through its Tooltip feature.

What is CVE-2019-11002?

This CVE identifies a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Materialize versions up to 1.0.0, specifically through the Tooltip feature.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11002

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11002

Materialize's vulnerability to XSS attacks through the Tooltip feature has the following technical details:

Vulnerability Description

XSS is possible in Materialize up to version 1.0.0 due to inadequate input validation in the Tooltip feature.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions affected: Up to version 1.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the Tooltip feature, which are then executed in the context of the user's browser.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2019-11002 and enhance security:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict the use of the Tooltip feature in Materialize.
Implement input validation and sanitization to prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update Materialize to the latest version to patch known vulnerabilities.
Educate developers on secure coding practices to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by Materialize to fix the XSS vulnerability in affected versions.