Arbitrary code execution in djv

Description

This affects the package djv before 2.1.4. By controlling the schema file, an attacker can run arbitrary JavaScript code on the victim machine.

Recommendation

Update the djv package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

• Affected version(s): < 2.1.4
• Patched version(s): 2.1.4

References

• GHSA-4hv7-3q38-97m8
• snyk.io
• CVE-2020-28464
• CWE-94
• CAPEC-310
• OWASP 2021-A3
• OWASP 2021-A6

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npm

djv