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GHSA-578p-fxmm-6229

HighCVSS 8.2 / 10
Published Feb 22, 2024·Last modified Feb 22, 2024
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Impact

All users of mjml-python who insert untrusted data into mjml templates unless that data is checked in a very strict manner. User input like &lt;script&gt; would be rendered as <script> in the final HTML output.

The attacker must be able to control some data which is later injected in an mjml template which is then send out as email to other users. The attacker could control contents of email messages sent through the platform.

Patches

The problem has been fixed in version 0.11.0 of this library. Versions before 0.10.0 are not affected by this security issue which was added as part of commit 84c495da20a91640a1ca551ace17df7f3be644aa.

Workarounds

  • Ensure that potentially untrusted user input does not contain any sequences which could be rendered as HTML.

References

  • Initial issue report by @sh-at-cs in #52
Risk Scores
Base Score
8.2

The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a low impact on the availability of the system.

Threat Intelligence
7.5

Exploitation activity has been observed. Apply available patches or mitigations urgently.

EPSS
0.62%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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