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Security checkMarch 07, 2023

xterm vulnerable to remote code execution

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Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Xterm.js when the component mishandles special characters.

Recommendation

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

  • Affected version(s): **>= 3.10.0, < 3.10.1 >= 3.9.0, < 3.9.2 < 3.8.1**
  • Patched version(s): **3.10.1 3.9.2 3.8.1**

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