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GHSA-r3jc-vhf4-6v32
No affected components available
The Datatables view plugin did not properly escape record data coming from the DataStore, leading to a potential XSS vector.
Impact
Sites running CKAN >= 2.7.0 with the datatables_view plugin activated. This is a plugin included in CKAN core, that not activated by default but it is widely used to preview tabular data.
Patches
This vulnerability has been fixed in CKAN 2.10.5 and 2.11.0
Workarounds
Prevent importing of tabular files to the DataStore via DataPusher, XLoader,etc, at least those published from untrusted sources.
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 high impact on the confidentiality of the information.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
Probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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