CVE-2021-37695

Execution of JavaScript code using malformed HTML in ckeditor

Description

ckeditor is an open source WYSIWYG HTML editor with rich content support. A potential vulnerability has been discovered in CKEditor 4 [Fake Objects](https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/fakeobjects) package. The vulnerability allowed to inject malformed Fake Objects HTML, which could result in executing JavaScript code. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 plugins listed above at version < 4.16.2. The problem has been recognized and patched. The fix will be available in version 4.16.2.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: ckeditor ckeditor4
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/security/advisories/GHSA-m94c-37g6-cjhc third party advisory
https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/commit/de3c001540715f9c3801aaa38a1917de46cfcf58 third party advisory patch
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NYA354LJP47KCVJMTUO77ZCX3ZK42G3T/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UVOYN2WKDPLKCNILIGEZM236ABQASLGW/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WAGNWHFIQAVCP537KFFS2A2GDG66J7XD/ vendor advisory
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html third party advisory patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00007.html third party advisory mailing list
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37695?
CVE-2021-37695 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-37695?
To fix CVE-2021-37695, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-37695 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-37695 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-37695?
CVE-2021-37695 affects ckeditor ckeditor4.
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