metascraper before v5.2.0 vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting

Description

Versions of metascraper prior to 5.2.0 are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting (XSS).

Recommendation

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

• Affected version(s): < 5.2.0
• Patched version(s): 5.2.0

References

• GHSA-8f64-q7jc-ccgp
• hackerone.com
• www.npmjs.com
• CVE-2018-3773
• CWE-79
• CAPEC-310
• OWASP 2021-A3
• OWASP 2021-A6

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Tags:

npm

metascraper