Cross-site Scripting in GwtUploadGHSA-5chj-xprr-7qqx
MEDIUMGHSA-5chj-xprr-7qqx is a medium-severity (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in com.googlecode.gwtupload:gwtupload. 2 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. No vendor fix is recorded yet; mitigation options are listed below.
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
How urgent is this, really
GHSA-5chj-xprr-7qqx by exploitation likelihood (EPSS) against impact (CVSS). Outside the shaded patch-first corner.
Where this sits among everything scored
Of 385,738 CVEs with a current EPSS score, this one falls in the < 10% band (highlighted). Counts from FIRST.org, log-scaled.
Real-World Exposure
com.googlecode.gwtupload:gwtuploadReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
Description
There is an XSS (cross-site scripting) vulnerability in GwtUpload 1.0.3 in the file upload functionality. Someone can upload a file with a malicious filename, which contains JavaScript code, which would result in XSS. Cross-site scripting enables attackers to steal data, change the appearance of a website, and perform other malicious activities like phishing or drive-by hacking.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | com.googlecode.gwtupload:gwtupload | all versions | No fix |
Affected Products
gwtuploadgwtupload_projectResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for com.googlecode.gwtupload:gwtupload, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Remediation status
No patched version of com.googlecode.gwtupload:gwtupload has shipped for GHSA-5chj-xprr-7qqx yet. Where your build allows, override or pin the dependency away from the vulnerable range, and apply any maintainer-recommended mitigation.
Mitigate without a patch
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
Is GHSA-5chj-xprr-7qqx in your dependencies?
Find it across Maven, including transitive dependencies.