GHSA-g7mw-5cq6-fv82 Cross-Site Scripting in wangeditor
Attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript into links via the wangeditor library, leading to code execution in victim browsers.
- 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 GHSA-g7mw-5cq6-fv82?
GHSA-g7mw-5cq6-fv82 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in wangeditor, published on 2 Sep 2020. 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
All versions of wangeditor are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting. The package fails to properly encode output, allowing arbitrary JavaScript to be inserted in links and executed by browsers.
Recommendation
No fix is currently available. Consider using an alternative module until a fix is made available.
Which versions are affected by GHSA-g7mw-5cq6-fv82?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including wangeditor.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
wangeditor npm | All versions | None |
wangeditor npm | All versions | None |
How do I fix GHSA-g7mw-5cq6-fv82?
No fix has been published for GHSA-g7mw-5cq6-fv82 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 GHSA-g7mw-5cq6-fv82 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of GHSA-g7mw-5cq6-fv82 in the wild and no public exploit code.