GHSA-j543-vg33-g6vj ZendFramework potential Cross-site Scripting vector in `Zend_Dojo_View_Helper_Editor`

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An XSS vulnerability in Zend Framework's Dojo Editor helper allows attackers to inject scripts due to improper HTML escaping in text areas.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is GHSA-j543-vg33-g6vj?

GHSA-j543-vg33-g6vj is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in zendframework/zendframework1, published on 7 Jun 2024. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Zend_Dojo_View_Helper_Editor was incorrectly decorating a TEXTAREA instead of a DIV. The Dojo team has reported that this has security implications as the rich text editor they use is unable to escape content for a TEXTAREA.

Which versions are affected by GHSA-j543-vg33-g6vj?

6 open source packages ship an affected version, including zendframework/zendframework1.

PackageAffectedFixed in
zendframework/zendframework1 PackagistFrom 1.7.01.7.9
zendframework/zendframework1 PackagistFrom 1.7.01.7.9
zendframework/zendframework1 PackagistFrom 1.8.01.8.5
zendframework/zendframework1 PackagistFrom 1.8.01.8.5
zendframework/zendframework1 PackagistFrom 1.9.01.9.7
zendframework/zendframework1 PackagistFrom 1.9.01.9.7

How do I fix GHSA-j543-vg33-g6vj?

Upgrade zendframework/zendframework1 to a fixed version for your release line: 1.7.9, 1.8.5 or 1.9.7.

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-j543-vg33-g6vj being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GHSA-j543-vg33-g6vj in the wild and no public exploit code.

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