CVE-2020-7656 (Medium) detected in jquery-1.8.3.min.js - autoclosed

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CVE-2020-7656 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - jquery-1.8.3.min.js

JavaScript library for DOM operations

Library home page: https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.8.3/jquery.min.js

Path to vulnerable library: /app/assets/javascripts/jquery.min.js

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **jquery-1.8.3.min.js** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: ef980180214dbeaba07dbfcc87752fa216d3a34f

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

jquery prior to 1.9.0 allows Cross-site Scripting attacks via the load method. The load method fails to recognize and remove "", which results in the enclosed script logic to be executed.

Publish Date: 2020-05-19

URL: CVE-2020-7656

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.1)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Changed - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: Low - Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q4m3-2j7h-f7xw

Release Date: 2020-05-19

Fix Resolution: jquery - 1.9.0

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.