CVE-2023-24540: Improper handling of JavaScript whitespace in html/template

Published May 7, 2023
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Updated

Go is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code into a template containing whitespace characters outside of the character set "\t\n\f\r\u0020\u2028\u2029", which when viewed, would execute in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.

Other sources

Improper handling of JavaScript whitespace in html/template

Microsoft

Not all valid JavaScript whitespace characters are considered to be whitespace. Templates containing whitespace characters outside of the character set "\t\n\f\r\u0020\u2028\u2029" in JavaScript contexts that also contain actions may not be properly sanitized during execution.

Debian

Not all valid JavaScript whitespace characters were considered to be whitespace. Templates containing whitespace characters outside of the character set "\t\n\f\r\u0020\u2028\u2029" in JavaScript contexts that also contain actions may not be properly sanitized during execution.

Red Hat

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
debian/golang-1.15<=1.15.15-1~deb11u4
debian/golang-1.19<=1.19.8-2
Golang Go<1.19.9
Golang Go>=1.20.0<1.20.4
IBM Concert Software<=1.0.0 - 1.0.1
redhat/golang<1.19.9
1.19.9
redhat/golang<1.20.4
1.20.4
Microsoft cbl2 msft-golang 1.20.11-1
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.21.6-1
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.17.13-2
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.18.8-7

Remediation

Event History

May 7, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Oct 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:16 PM
Description
Oct 21, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:33 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·10:33 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·10:33 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-24540?

CVE-2023-24540 is a vulnerability that affects JavaScript contexts with actions that may not properly sanitize templates containing whitespace characters outside of the character set \t\n\f\r\u0020\u2028\u2029 in the Go programming language.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-24540?

CVE-2023-24540 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which software packages are affected by CVE-2023-24540?

The affected software packages are golang versions up to and excluding 1.19.9 and golang versions within the range 1.20.0 to 1.20.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-24540?

To fix CVE-2023-24540, update to golang version 1.19.9 or install a version within the range 1.20.0 to 1.20.4.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24540?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-24540 in the following references: 1. [Bugzilla - CVE-2023-24540](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2196629) 2. [Bugzilla - CVE-2023-24540](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2196630) 3. [Golang Announce - CVE-2023-24540](https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/MEb0UyuSMsU)

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