govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/security/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/releases/tag/v3.3.1
https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/pull/323
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2024-01-04
Updated: 2024-01-11
Base Score: 6.4
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 6.1
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS: 0.00594