CVE-2023-28439

ckeditor4 plugins vulnerable to cross-site scripting caused by the editor instance destroying process

Description

CKEditor4 is an open source what-you-see-is-what-you-get HTML editor. A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been discovered affecting Iframe Dialog and Media Embed packages. The vulnerability may trigger a JavaScript code after fulfilling special conditions: using one of the affected packages on a web page with missing proper Content Security Policy configuration; initializing the editor on an element and using an element other than `<textarea>` as a base; and destroying the editor instance. This vulnerability might affect a small percentage of integrators that depend on dynamic editor initialization/destroy mechanism. A fix is available in CKEditor4 version 4.21.0. In some rare cases, a security fix may be considered a breaking change. Starting from version 4.21.0, the Iframe Dialog plugin applies the `sandbox` attribute by default, which restricts JavaScript code execution in the iframe element. To change this behavior, configure the `config.iframe_attributes` option. Also starting from version 4.21.0, the Media Embed plugin regenerates the entire content of the embed widget by default. To change this behavior, configure the `config.embed_keepOriginalContent` option. Those who choose to enable either of the more permissive options or who cannot upgrade to a patched version should properly configure Content Security Policy to avoid any potential security issues that may arise from embedding iframe elements on their web page.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: ckeditor ckeditor4
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28439?
CVE-2023-28439 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28439?
To fix CVE-2023-28439, 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-2023-28439 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28439 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-2023-28439?
CVE-2023-28439 affects ckeditor ckeditor4.
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