CVE-2022-31108

Arbitrary `CSS` injection into the generated graph affecting the container HTML in mermaid.js

MEDIUM
6.1
CVSS Score
Published: June 28, 2022 at 06:35 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 04:44 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendorsMermaidMermaid

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Severity
MEDIUM6.1
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.9%
SSVC
PoC

Description

Mermaid is a JavaScript based diagramming and charting tool that uses Markdown-inspired text definitions and a renderer to create and modify complex diagrams. An attacker is able to inject arbitrary `CSS` into the generated graph allowing them to change the styling of elements outside of the generated graph, and potentially exfiltrate sensitive information by using specially crafted `CSS` selectors. The following example shows how an attacker can exfiltrate the contents of an input field by bruteforcing the `value` attribute one character at a time. Whenever there is an actual match, an `http` request will be made by the browser in order to "load" a background image that will let an attacker know what's the value of the character. This issue may lead to `Information Disclosure` via CSS selectors and functions able to generate HTTP requests. This also allows an attacker to change the document in ways which may lead a user to perform unintended actions, such as clicking on a link, etc. This issue has been resolved in version 9.1.3. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should ensure that user input is adequately escaped before embedding it in CSS blocks.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

8.0.0 ≤ v < 9.1.3
Affected range stops below 9.1.3, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
v < 9.1.3
Affected range stops below 9.1.3, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

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SSVC — Action Prioritization

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CVSS

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-74CWE-79

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