Impact
What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?
Cross-Site Scripting XSS, malicious packages with content Javascript that might be executed in the User Interface stealing user credentials.
Patches
Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?
Users that still using v3 must upgrade to >3.12.0 or those have no problem to migrate to a major version >=4.0.0 also fix the issue.
Workarounds
Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?
No, the users must update.
References
Are there any links users can visit to find out more?
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/832
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/833
The issue was reported by the NPMJS Security Team
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Impact
What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?
Cross-Site Scripting XSS, malicious packages with content Javascript that might be executed in the User Interface stealing user credentials.
Patches
Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?
Users that still using
v3must upgrade to >3.12.0 or those have no problem to migrate to a major version >=4.0.0 also fix the issue.Workarounds
Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?
No, the users must update.
References
Are there any links users can visit to find out more?
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/832
https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/833
The issue was reported by the NPMJS Security Team
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: