CVE-2019-0542

HIGH

xterm.js < 5.0.0 - Remote Code Execution via Special Character Mishandling

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Xterm.js when the component mishandles special characters, aka "Xterm Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects xterm.js.

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106434
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2019:0959
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1422
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2552
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2551
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/xtermjs/xterm.js/releases

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0169
EPSS Percentile 82.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (3)
npm/xterm 0 - 3.8.1npm
redhat/openshift_container_platform 3.9 - 3.9.99
xtermjs/xterm.js < 5.0.0
Published Jan 09, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026