Layui cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Description

layui up to v2.74 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the data-content parameter.

Recommendation

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

• Affected version(s): <= 2.7.4
• Patched version(s): 2.7.5

References

• GHSA-rcvr-8whx-3m5p
• gitee.com
• CVE-2023-50550
• CWE-79
• CAPEC-310
• OWASP 2021-A3
• OWASP 2021-A6

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Tags:

npm

layui