CVE-2023-27472

HTML tags in entity names in the tree view are not sanitised in quickentity-editor-next

Description

quickentity-editor-next is an open source, system local, video game asset editor. In affected versions HTML tags in entity names are not sanitised (XSS vulnerability). Allows arbitrary code execution within the browser sandbox, among other things, simply from loading a file containing a script tag in any entity name. This issue has been patched in version 1.28.1 of the application. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: atampy25 quickentity-editor-next
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/atampy25/quickentity-editor-next/security/advisories/GHSA-22gc-rq5x-fxpw third party advisory
https://github.com/atampy25/quickentity-editor-next/commit/5303b45a20a6e4e9318729b8dd7bbf09b37b369d patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27472?
CVE-2023-27472 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27472?
To fix CVE-2023-27472, 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-2023-27472 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-27472 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27472?
CVE-2023-27472 affects atampy25 quickentity-editor-next.
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