CVE-2018-14040 (Low) detected in bootstrap-3.3.1.js, bootstrap-3.3.1.min.js

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Assessment

Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Newbie friendliness
62/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Clearly specified
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
bootstrap
Domain
frontend, security

Research direction

Start with /static/bootstrap-3.3.1/js/bootstrap.js and /static/bootstrap-3.3.1/js/bootstrap.min.js, then review the CVE-2018-14040 details and suggested fixed versions. Update the Bootstrap assets to a listed fixed version and verify that neither vulnerable 3.3.1 file remains in the static directory.

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Description

Mend: dependency security vulnerability

CVE-2018-14040 - Low Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - bootstrap-3.3.1.js, bootstrap-3.3.1.min.js

bootstrap-3.3.1.js

The most popular front-end framework for developing responsive, mobile first projects on the web.

Library home page: https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twitter-bootstrap/3.3.1/js/bootstrap.js

Path to vulnerable library: /static/bootstrap-3.3.1/js/bootstrap.js

Dependency Hierarchy:

  • ❌ bootstrap-3.3.1.js (Vulnerable Library)
bootstrap-3.3.1.min.js

The most popular front-end framework for developing responsive, mobile first projects on the web.

Library home page: https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twitter-bootstrap/3.3.1/js/bootstrap.min.js

Path to vulnerable library: /static/bootstrap-3.3.1/js/bootstrap.min.js

Dependency Hierarchy:

  • ❌ bootstrap-3.3.1.min.js (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: b7f73c7362ca5b63a8e9a9afcad52f1c85e9912a

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

In Bootstrap before 4.1.2, XSS is possible in the collapse data-parent attribute.

Publish Date: 2018-07-13

URL: CVE-2018-14040

CVSS 3 Score Details (3.7)

Base Score Metrics:

  • Exploitability Metrics:
    • Attack Vector: Network
    • Attack Complexity: High
    • Privileges Required: None
    • User Interaction: None
    • Scope: Unchanged
  • Impact Metrics:
    • Confidentiality Impact: None
    • Integrity Impact: Low
    • Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2018-07-13

Fix Resolution: org.webjars.npm:bootstrap:4.1.2,org.webjars:bootstrap:3.4.0

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