CVE-2022-25869: Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Published Jul 15, 2022
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Updated

All versions of package angular are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to insecure page caching in the Internet Explorer browser, which allows interpolation of <textarea> elements.

NPM package angular is deprecated. Those who want to receive security updates should use the actively maintained package @angular/core.

Other sources

All versions of package angular are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to insecure page caching in the Internet Explorer browser, which allows interpolation of <textarea> elements.

All versions of the package angular; all versions of the package angularjs.core; all versions of the package angularjs are vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to insecure page caching in the Internet Explorer browser, which allows interpolation of <textarea> elements.

MITRE

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
angularjs Angular Node.js
npm/angular<=1.8.3
F5 BIG-IP>=17.5.0<=17.5.1, >=17.1.0<=17.1.2
17.5.1.117.1.3
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10
angularjs AngularJS

Event History

Jul 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 16, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 16, 2024
Advisory Published
via F5·12:18 AM
Data Sourced
via F5·12:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-25869?

CVE-2022-25869 is a vulnerability in all versions of the angular package that allows for Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks due to insecure page caching in the Internet Explorer browser.

2

How does the CVE-2022-25869 vulnerability affect the angular package?

The CVE-2022-25869 vulnerability affects all versions of the angular package by allowing for Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks through insecure page caching in the Internet Explorer browser.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25869?

The severity of CVE-2022-25869 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2022-25869 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2022-25869 vulnerability, it is recommended to update to a secure version of the angular package or switch to a different framework.

5

Is there any reference material available for the CVE-2022-25869 vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about the CVE-2022-25869 vulnerability at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25869), [Glitch](https://glitch.com/edit/%23%21/angular-repro-textarea-xss), and [Snyk](https://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGWEBJARSBOWER-2949783).

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