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jQuery before 3.0.0 is affected by a vulnerability that allows for Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks when a cross-domain Ajax request is made without specifying the dataType option. This can lead to the execution of text/javascript responses, potentially exposing users to malicious scripts and attacks.
Overview
This vulnerability in jQuery affects versions prior to 3.0.0 and can be exploited through cross-domain Ajax requests that do not specify the dataType option. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to inject and execute malicious scripts on the target website, potentially compromising user data and security.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to jQuery version 3.0.0 or later. Additionally, when making cross-domain Ajax requests, ensure to always specify the dataType option to prevent text/javascript responses from being executed.
References
- CVE Details: CVE-2015-9251
- Security Focus: BID-105658
- Bugtraq: 20190509 dotCMS v5.1.1 Vulnerabilities
- Full Disclosure: 20190510 dotCMS v5.1.1 HTML Injection & XSS Vulnerability
- Red Hat Security Advisory: RHSA-2020:0481
- SUSE Security Announce: openSUSE-SU-2020:0395
- Oracle Security Alerts: CPU Apr 2020
- GitHub Issue: jQuery Issue 2432
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- ConstructionConstruction
- InformationInformation
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
