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Security checkJanuary 31, 2023

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

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Medium severitynpmmetascraper

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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

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