CVE-2023-42371 Cross-site scripting in n/a
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted script in the Summernote editor's insert link function.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-42371?
CVE-2023-42371 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Summernote Rich Text Editor v.0.8.18 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the insert link function in the editor component.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42371?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Summernote Rich Text Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42371?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42371 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2023-42371 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-42371 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q8v8-p787-f2gx.