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Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-32850 is a cross-site scripting issue in jQuery MiniColors. If a site lets untrusted content influence color names handled by the plugin, a user could be exposed to script execution in their browser. The issue is fixed in version 2.3.6.
Executive priority
Schedule remediation in the normal vulnerability queue, with higher priority for public-facing or multi-user applications. The business risk is browser-side script execution affecting trust, session safety, and data integrity, but the provided evidence does not support emergency treatment or active-exploitation claims.
Technical view
The vulnerability is CWE-79 XSS in @claviska/jquery-minicolors before 2.3.6 when processing untrusted color names. CVSS 3.1 is 6.1: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, changed scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in web applications or admin interfaces that include jQuery MiniColors and render color names influenced by users or external data. Review npm usage of @claviska/jquery-minicolors before 2.3.6. The provided sources do not identify specific downstream applications beyond Fedora package advisories.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction and a vulnerable integration path where untrusted color names are handled by the plugin. Treat this as a realistic web XSS risk, not confirmed widespread exploitation.
Researcher notes
The key source is GitHub Security Lab advisory GHSL-2021-1045, with the upstream fix and 2.3.6 release referenced. Validate exposure through dependency inventory and data-flow review rather than assuming every MiniColors use is exploitable. Avoid claiming exploitation without new evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade @claviska/jquery-minicolors to version 2.3.6 or later.
- Review vendor and distribution advisories for packaged deployments.
- Remove or restrict untrusted color-name inputs where upgrade is delayed.
- Apply normal XSS defenses around output encoding and content security policy.
Validation and detection
- Inventory frontend dependencies for @claviska/jquery-minicolors usage.
- Confirm installed versions are 2.3.6 or later.
- Identify pages that render MiniColors with user-controlled or external color names.
- Run regression tests covering affected color-picker inputs after upgrade.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/claviska/jquery-minicolors/commit/ef134824a7f4110ada53ea6c173111a4fa2f48f3CVE reference
- https://github.com/claviska/jquery-minicolors/releases/tag/2.3.6CVE reference
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2021-1045_jQuery_MiniColors_Plugin/CVE reference
- FEDORA-2023-419ca55dd3CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2023-271b912b2bCVE reference · vendor-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.