CVE-2023-28439
CKEditor Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Iframe Dialog and Media Embed Packages
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.
INFO
Published Date :
March 22, 2023, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 18, 2024, 3:11 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
2.7
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-28439
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URL | Resource |
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https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/embed | Product |
https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/iframe | Product |
https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/security/advisories/GHSA-vh5c-xwqv-cv9g | Vendor Advisory |
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/GWKG2VCPJNETVCDTXU4X6FQ2PO6XCNGN/ | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/L4ODGOW6PYVOXHQSMWJBOCE6DXWAI33W/ | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/VCYKD3JZWWA3ESOZG4PHJJEXT4EYIUIQ/ | Mailing List |
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vulnerability over time.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 18, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/GWKG2VCPJNETVCDTXU4X6FQ2PO6XCNGN/ No Types Assigned https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/GWKG2VCPJNETVCDTXU4X6FQ2PO6XCNGN/ Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/L4ODGOW6PYVOXHQSMWJBOCE6DXWAI33W/ No Types Assigned https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/L4ODGOW6PYVOXHQSMWJBOCE6DXWAI33W/ Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/VCYKD3JZWWA3ESOZG4PHJJEXT4EYIUIQ/ No Types Assigned https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/VCYKD3JZWWA3ESOZG4PHJJEXT4EYIUIQ/ Mailing List Added CWE NIST CWE-79 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:39:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 03, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/L4ODGOW6PYVOXHQSMWJBOCE6DXWAI33W/ [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Oct. 04, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed 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. 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. Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/VCYKD3JZWWA3ESOZG4PHJJEXT4EYIUIQ/ [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/GWKG2VCPJNETVCDTXU4X6FQ2PO6XCNGN/ [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 28, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Changed Reference Type https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/embed No Types Assigned https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/embed Product Changed Reference Type https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/iframe No Types Assigned https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/iframe Product Changed Reference Type https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/security/advisories/GHSA-vh5c-xwqv-cv9g No Types Assigned https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/security/advisories/GHSA-vh5c-xwqv-cv9g Vendor Advisory Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ckeditor:ckeditor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0 up to (excluding) 4.21.0
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-28439
is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-28439
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.36 }} -0.04%
score
0.72661
percentile