CVE-2024-43368

Trix has a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability on copy & paste

Description

The Trix editor, versions prior to 2.1.4, is vulnerable to XSS when pasting malicious code. This vulnerability is a bypass of the fix put in place for GHSA-qjqp-xr96-cj99. In pull request 1149, sanitation was added for Trix attachments with a `text/html` content type. However, Trix only checks the content type on the paste event's `dataTransfer` object. As long as the `dataTransfer` has a content type of `text/html`, Trix parses its contents and creates an `Attachment` with them, even if the attachment itself doesn't have a `text/html` content type. Trix then uses the attachment content to set the attachment element's `innerHTML`. An attacker could trick a user to copy and paste malicious code that would execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed or sensitive information being disclosed. This vulnerability was fixed in version 2.1.4.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Affected: basecamp trix
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43368?
CVE-2024-43368 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43368?
To fix CVE-2024-43368, 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-2024-43368 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-43368 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-2024-43368?
CVE-2024-43368 affects basecamp trix.
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