High severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 30, 2021· Updated Aug 4, 2024
Incorrect sanitisation function leads to `XSS`
CVE-2021-43861
Description
Mermaid is a Javascript based diagramming and charting tool that uses Markdown-inspired text definitions and a renderer to create and modify complex diagrams. Prior to version 8.13.8, malicious diagrams can run javascript code at diagram readers' machines. Users should upgrade to version 8.13.8 to receive a patch. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
mermaidnpm | < 8.13.8 | 8.13.8 |
Affected products
2- Range: < 8.13.8
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
5- github.com/advisories/GHSA-p3rp-vmj9-gv6vghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43861ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/commit/066b7a0d0bda274d94a2f2d21e4323dab5776d83ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/releases/tag/8.13.8ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/mermaid-js/mermaid/security/advisories/GHSA-p3rp-vmj9-gv6vghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
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