CVE-2021-42228 Cross Site Request Forgery in kindeditor
An attacker can trick users into performing unintended actions in KindEditor via CSRF, potentially compromising editor functionality or data integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-42228?
CVE-2021-42228 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists in KindEditor 4.1.x, as demonstrated by examples/uploadbutton.html.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42228?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including kindeditor. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
kindeditor npm | All versions to 4.1.12 | None |
kindeditor npm | All versions to 4.1.12 | None |
Products include Kindsoft Kindeditor.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42228?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42228 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-42228 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42228 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3ww4-cp53-6g2x.