Improper Verification of Communication Channel in @theia/plugin-ext
In versions of the @theia/plugin-ext component of Eclipse Theia prior to 1.18.0, Webview contents can be hijacked via postMessage().
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | @theia/plugin-ext | < 1.18.0 | 1.18.0 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-940- Platform
- npm
- Package
@theia/plugin-ext- Disclosed
- 15.11.2021
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-w6v7-w58j-pg5r - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: @theia/plugin-ext
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