CVE-2023-41592 Froala Editor Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
An XSS vulnerability in Froala Editor allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to code execution in user browsers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-41592?
CVE-2023-41592 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Froala Editor v4.0.1 to v4.1.1 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-41592?
4 open source packages ship an affected version, including froala/wysiwyg-editor and froala-editor. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
froala/wysiwyg-editor Packagist | From 4.0.1 | 4.1.4 |
froala/wysiwyg-editor Packagist | From 4.0.1 | 4.1.4 |
froala-editor npm | From 4.0.1 | 4.1.4 |
froala-editor npm | From 4.0.1 | 4.1.4 |
Products include Froala Froala Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41592?
Upgrade froala/wysiwyg-editor to 4.1.4 or later.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-41592 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-41592 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hvpq-7vcc-5hj5.