CVE-2023-42399 Jodit Editor vulnerable to cross-site scripting
A remote attacker can exploit a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Jodit Editor rich text component to obtain sensitive information.
- 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-2023-42399?
CVE-2023-42399 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Sep 2023. 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
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in xdsoft.net Jodit Editor v.4.0.0-beta.86 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the rich text editor component.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42399?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including jodit. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
jodit npm | All versions | None |
jodit npm | All versions | None |
Products include Xdsoft Joditeditor.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42399?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42399 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-2023-42399 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-42399 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-95xr-cq6h-vwr3.