Filament recently released version 3.2.115, addressing a critical security issue related to cross-site scripting (XSS). This vulnerability affected the ColorColumn and ColorEntry components. In this article, we’ll explore the details of the vulnerability, the issued patch, and how we can protect our applications.
The vulnerability allowed potential attackers to exploit XSS within the ColorColumn and ColorEntry components. This could have led to the execution of malicious scripts within the application, compromising user data and application integrity.
In response to this issue, the Filament team released a patch in v3.2.115. This update is designed to secure applications by closing off the entry points for XSS attacks in the affected components.
To assist developers in keeping their applications secure, a CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) has been issued for the vulnerability. This will activate Dependabot, which will notify affected repositories about the issue and recommend upgrading to the patched version.
The Filament team has delayed publishing full exploitation details to give developers time to update their applications. A detailed Security Advisory will be released in the coming weeks, outlining how the vulnerability could have been exploited.
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