CVE-2018-6561: XSS

Published Feb 2, 2018
·
Updated

dijit.Editor in Dojo Toolkit 1.13 allows XSS via the onload attribute of an SVG element.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
npm/dijit<1.13.1
1.13.1
Dojotoolkit Dojo=1.13.0
IBM Financial Transaction Manager for ACH Services and Check Services for Multi-Platform<=3.0.0.0 - 3.0.5.4 iFix 27

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade npm/dijit to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.13.1

Event History

Feb 2, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
03:44 AM
Feb 9, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-6561?

CVE-2018-6561 is a vulnerability in dijit.Editor in Dojo Toolkit 1.13 that allows XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) attacks via the onload attribute of an SVG element.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-6561?

CVE-2018-6561 has a severity keyword of 'medium' with a severity value of 6.1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-6561?

The affected software includes Dojo Toolkit 1.13.0 and dijit package 1.13.1 (npm).

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-6561?

To fix CVE-2018-6561, upgrade to Dojo Toolkit 1.13.1 or a version above it.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2018-6561?

The CWE for CVE-2018-6561 is CWE-79, which represents Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

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