NodeJS version of HAX CMS Has Disabled Content Security Policy That Enables Cross-Site ScriptingGHSA-59g8-h59f-8hjp
Fix: haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs@ddb9351GHSA-59g8-h59f-8hjp is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs. A fix is available for @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Exploitation Status
Proof-of-concept exploit code exists
- CISA’s SSVC triage found public proof-of-concept exploit code for this CVE, though no confirmed active exploitation.
Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for GHSA-59g8-h59f-8hjp.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
Real-World Exposure
How broadly this vulnerability is actually deployed: weekly install volume shows current usage, and reverse-dependency count shows how many other packages break if it stays unpatched.
@haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejsnpmDescription
Summary
The NodeJS version of HAX CMS has a disabled Content Security Policy (CSP). This configuration is insecure for a production application because it does not protect against cross-site-scripting attacks.
Details
The contentSecurityPolicy value is explicitly disabled in the application's Helmet configuration in app.js.
Affected Resources
PoC
To reproduce this vulnerability, install HAX CMS NodeJS. The application will load without a CSP configured.
Impact
In conjunction with an XSS vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary scripts and exfiltrate data, including session tokens and sensitive local data.
Additional Information
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📦npm | @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs | all versions | 11.0.8npm install @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs@11.0.8 |
Affected Products
haxcms-nodejspsuDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update @haxtheweb/haxcms-nodejs to 11.0.8 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-59g8-h59f-8hjp is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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