CVE-2022-25873 : Security Advisory and Response

A detailed overview of the Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Vuetify versions 2.0.0-beta.4 to 2.6.10.

Understanding CVE-2022-25873

This CVE describes a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Vuetify affecting versions 2.0.0-beta.4 to 2.6.10.

What is CVE-2022-25873?

The package vuetify versions 2.0.0-beta.4 to 2.6.10 are susceptible to XSS due to improper input sanitization in the 'eventName' function within the VCalendar component.

The Impact of CVE-2022-25873

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.6, making it a medium severity issue. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-25873

This section covers the technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability stems from inadequate input sanitization in the 'eventName' function within the VCalendar component of Vuetify.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vuetify versions 2.0.0-beta.4 to 2.6.10 are impacted by this XSS vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts through the 'eventName' function in Vuetify's VCalendar component.

Mitigation and Prevention

Discover how to protect your systems from this vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Users should update Vuetify to versions beyond 2.6.10 to mitigate the XSS vulnerability. Additionally, input validation and output encoding can help prevent XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Adopting secure coding practices, conducting regular security audits, and educating developers on secure coding techniques can enhance overall system security.

Patching and Updates

Regularly monitor for security patches and updates from Vuetify to ensure your systems are protected against known vulnerabilities.