jQuery before 3.0.0 is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks when a cross-domain Ajax request is performed without the dataType o
jQuery before 3.0.0 is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks when a cross-domain Ajax request is performed without the dataType option, causing text/javascript responses to be executed.
- Published
- Jan 18, 2018
- Updated
- Jun 16, 2026
- EPSS
- 29.7% · 98th percentile
- CWE
- CWE-79
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Action score
33
Monitor
Low priority for now.
- CVSS
- 24 / 40 · 6.1 / 10
- CISA KEV
- 0 / 30 · Not listed
- EPSS
- 9 / 30 · 29.7%
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We use this product, ask for helpAffected systems
| Vendor | Product | CPE |
|---|---|---|
| jquery | jquery | cpe:2.3:a:jquery:jquery |
| oracle | agile product lifecycle management for process | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:agile_product_lifecycle_management_for_process |
| oracle | banking platform | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:banking_platform |
| oracle | business process management suite | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:business_process_management_suite |
| oracle | communications converged application server | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_converged_application_server |
| oracle | communications interactive session recorder | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_interactive_session_recorder |
| oracle | communications services gatekeeper | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_services_gatekeeper |
| oracle | communications webrtc session controller | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_webrtc_session_controller |
| oracle | endeca information discovery studio | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:endeca_information_discovery_studio |
| oracle | enterprise manager ops center | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_ops_center |
| oracle | enterprise operations monitor | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_operations_monitor |
| oracle | financial services analytical applications infrastructure | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:financial_services_analytical_applications_infrastructure |
and 35 more
Affected versions
NVD version ranges (for catalog products). Add the product to your stack with a version and matching uses these.
- jquery jquerybefore 3.0.0
- oracle agile product lifecycle management for process6.2.0.0
- oracle agile product lifecycle management for process6.2.1.0
- oracle agile product lifecycle management for process6.2.2.0
- oracle agile product lifecycle management for process6.2.3.0
- oracle agile product lifecycle management for process6.2.3.1
- oracle banking platform2.6.0
- oracle banking platform2.6.1
- oracle banking platform2.6.2
- oracle business process management suite11.1.1.9.0
- oracle business process management suite12.1.3.0.0
- oracle business process management suite12.2.1.3.0
- oracle communications converged application serverbefore 7.0.0.1
- oracle communications interactive session recorder6.0
- oracle communications interactive session recorder6.1
- oracle communications interactive session recorder6.2
- oracle communications services gatekeeperbefore 6.1.0.4.0
- oracle communications webrtc session controllerbefore 7.2
- oracle endeca information discovery studio3.1.0
- oracle endeca information discovery studio3.2.0
Package-level exposure
OSV and GitHub Advisory data: ecosystem, package and range. SBOM matching uses this table.
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux:8 | custodia | before 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-custodia | before 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-jwcrypto | before 0.5.0-1.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 | 0.5.0-1.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-jwcrypto | before 0.5.0-1.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 0.5.0-1.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-jwcrypto | before 0.5.0-1.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b | 0.5.0-1.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-kdcproxy | before 0.4-5.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 0.4-5.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-pyusb | before 1.0.0-9.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 | 1.0.0-9.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-pyusb | before 1.0.0-9.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b | 1.0.0-9.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-pyusb | before 1.0.0-9.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 1.0.0-9.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-qrcode | before 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-qrcode | before 5.1-12.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b | 5.1-12.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-qrcode | before 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 | 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-qrcode-core | before 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 | 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-qrcode-core | before 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-qrcode-core | before 5.1-12.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b | 5.1-12.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-yubico | before 1.3.2-9.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 | 1.3.2-9.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-yubico | before 1.3.2-9.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b | 1.3.2-9.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b |
| AlmaLinux:8 | python3-yubico | before 1.3.2-9.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 | 1.3.2-9.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 |
| Alpine:v3.10 | ruby | before 2.5.6-r0 | 2.5.6-r0 |
| Maven | org.webjars.npm:jquery | from 1.12.3 · before 3.0.0 | 3.0.0 |
| Maven | org.webjars.npm:jquery | from 1.12.3 · before 3.0.0 | 3.0.0 |
| Maven | org.webjars.npm:jquery | from 1.12.3 · before 3.0.0 | 3.0.0 |
| Maven | org.webjars.npm:jquery | before 1.12.2 | 1.12.2 |
| Maven | org.webjars.npm:jquery | before 1.12.2 | 1.12.2 |
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Same product
jquery: all recordsOther highest-scoring records for the same primary product.
- CVE-2020-11023Potential XSS vulnerability in jQueryKEV79This week
- CVE-2020-11022jQuery has a potential XSS vulnerability54Plan
- CVE-2019-11358jQuery before 3.4.0, as used in Drupal, Backdrop CMS, and other products, mishandles jQuery.extend(true, {}, ...) because of Object.prototyp50Plan
- CVE-2016-10707jQuery 3.0.0-rc.1 is vulnerable to Denial of Service (DoS) due to removing a logic that lowercased attribute names.31Monitor
- CVE-2012-6708jQuery before 1.9.0 is vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.27Monitor
- CVE-2020-7656jquery prior to 1.9.0 allows Cross-site Scripting attacks via the load method.26Monitor
Remediation
Which version to upgrade to
Fix versions compiled from the vendor, package registries and Microsoft. Verify the vendor's note before upgrading.
| Product / package | Fixed version | Source |
|---|---|---|
| almalinux:custodia | 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:python3-custodia | 0.6.0-3.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:python3-jwcrypto | 0.5.0-1.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:python3-kdcproxy | 0.4-5.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:python3-pyusb | 1.0.0-9.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:python3-qrcode | 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2881+2f24dc92 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:python3-qrcode-core | 5.1-12.module_el8.6.0+2737+7e73ea90 · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| almalinux:python3-yubico | 1.3.2-9.module_el8.5.0+2641+983b221b · AlmaLinux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| alpine:ruby | 2.5.6-r0 · Alpine:v3.10 | Package registry (OSV) |
| Maven:org.webjars.npm:jquery | 1.12.2 | Package registry (OSV) |
| Maven:org.webjars.npm:jquery | 3.0.0 | Package registry (OSV) |
| npm:jquery | 1.12.2 | Package registry (OSV) |
| npm:jquery | 3.0.0 | Package registry (OSV) |
| NuGet:jQuery | 1.12.2 | Package registry (OSV) |
| NuGet:jQuery | 3.0.0 | Package registry (OSV) |
| opensuse:ruby2.5 | 2.5.7-lp151.4.6.1 · openSUSE:Leap 15.1 | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-client | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-client-common | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-common | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-debuginfo | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-python-compat | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-server | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-server-common | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-server-dns | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:ipa-server-trust-ad | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:python2-ipaclient | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| red hat:python2-ipalib | 0:4.6.8-5.el7 · Red Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client | Package registry (OSV) |
| rocky linux:apache-commons-collections | 0:3.2.2-10.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990 · Rocky Linux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
| rocky linux:apache-commons-lang | 0:2.6-21.module+el8.3.0+53+ea062990 · Rocky Linux:8 | Package registry (OSV) |
+12
Exploit status
Proof of concept available
A public proof of concept or detection signature exists. Exploit knowledge is out there; don't delay patching.
Evidence
- Proof-of-concept repository on GitHub ×4
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| Source | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Proof-of-concept repository on GitHub | stars:9 | 2018-12-20 |
| Proof-of-concept repository on GitHub | stars:2 | 2024-11-01 |
| Proof-of-concept repository on GitHub | stars:2 | 2025-01-08 |
| Proof-of-concept repository on GitHub | stars:0 | 2025-06-06 |
Research context
For pentesters and researchers: attack profile, score disagreement, timeline, patch commits, credits, variant and chain candidates, bug bounty scope. All derived from existing data; no exploit code.
Timeline
From publication to today: proof of concept, Metasploit module, CISA KEV and fix record. Dates are as reported by the sources.
- Published
- First PoC+335 d
- TodayOct 9, 2026+3185 d
FIRST EPSS daily score; only changes of 0.01 or more are recorded (step chart).
Patch and commit links
Commit, PR and diff links among the references. A starting point for patch-diffing and variant hunting; fixes, not exploits.
Credits
All researchersFinders, reporters and analysts named in the CNA record. Click a name for that researcher’s other records.
No credits in the CNA record.
Variant candidates
Same product, same weakness class, within 18 months. If the patch missed the root cause, the sibling bug is here.
No nightly-computed relations.
Chain candidates
An authentication bypass and a privilege-requiring bug in the same product, published close together: combined they may become an unauthenticated path.
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Bug bounty scope
No known public program.
Source: bounty-targets-data (public HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Intigriti, YesWeHack listings).
National notice (Türkiye Cybersecurity Directorate / USOM)
Official security notices citing this record; remediation advice is on the agency's page.
- TR-21-0555 · Jul 7, 2021(Philips Vue PAC Zafiyeti)
- TR-21-0384 · May 5, 2021(IBM Güvenlik Bülteni Yayınladı)
- TR-21-0166 · Feb 23, 2021(IBM Güvenlik Bülteni Yayınladı)
- TR-21-0157 · Feb 22, 2021(IBM Güvenlik Bülteni Yayınladı)
- TR-21-0010 · Jan 8, 2021(IBM Ürünleri Zafiyeti)
- TR-19-068 · Jun 9, 2019(Fortinet Güvenlik Güncellemesi Yayınladı)
Technical details
Attack conditions
- Anyone who can reach it over the internet can trigger it.
- No account or password is required.
- A user must open a link or visit a page.
- No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
If successful
- Confidentiality
- low · data can be read
- Integrity
- low · data or configuration can be modified
- Availability
- none
Impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component (scope changes).
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality impact
- Low
- Integrity impact
- Low
- Availability impact
- None
Weakness class (CWE)
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
nvd-primary
Root cause
User content is inserted into the page as HTML. The browser interprets the content as code rather than data.
The bug in code
The whole CWE-79 classA representative example of this vulnerability class. Not the vendor's source code; it shows the faulty pattern and its fix.
Vulnerable
commentEl.innerHTML = comment.body;Fixed
commentEl.textContent = comment.body;Attack context
MITRE CAPEC attack patterns and ATT&CK techniques for this weakness class (CWE). A starting point for detection rules and threat hunting.
Attack patterns (CAPEC)
ATT&CK techniques
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Change log
- Fix✗ → ✓
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References
- www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-08
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00041.html
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/152787/dotCMS-5.1.1-Vulnerable-Dependencies.html
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/153237/RetireJS-CORS-Issue-Script-Execution.html
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/156743/OctoberCMS-Insecure-Dependencies.html
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/10
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/11
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/May/13
- www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/105658
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0481
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0729
- github.com/jquery/jquery/commit/f60729f3903d17917dc351f3ac87794de379b0cc
- github.com/jquery/jquery/issues/2432
- github.com/jquery/jquery/pull/2588
- github.com/jquery/jquery/pull/2588/commits/c254d308a7d3f1eac4d0b42837804cfffcba4bb2
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-212-04
- kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/10f0f3aefd51444d1198c65f44ffdf2d78ca3359423dbc1c168c9731%40%3Cdev.flink.apache.org%3E
- lists.apache.org/thread.html/17ff53f7999e74fbe3cc0ceb4e1c3b00b180b7c5afec8e978837bc49%40%3Cuser.flink.apache.org%3E
Vendor advisories and official records. Exploit/PoC links are deliberately left out.