Severity
Medium
Analysis Summary
CVE-2021-42648
Node.js code-server module is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim’s Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim’s cookie-based authentication credentials.
Impact
- Cross-Site Scripting
Indicators Of Compromise
CVE
- CVE-2021-42648
Affected Vendors
- Node.js
Affected Products
- Node.js code-server 4.0.0
Remediation
Upgrade to the latest version of Node.js code-server module, available from the NPM Web site.