PT-2023-28324 · Unknown · Summernote Rich Text Editor

Lucas 5O4R3S · Published 2023-09-18 · Updated 2023-09-21 · CVE-2023-42371

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.4

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Summernote Rich Text Editor versions 0.8.18 and before

Description The issue allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the insert link function in the editor component. This enables the attacker to perform actions such as injecting malicious scripts into the application.

Recommendations For Summernote Rich Text Editor versions 0.8.18 and before, consider disabling the insert link function in the editor component until a patch is available. Restrict access to the editor component to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the insert link function in the affected editor component until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-42371

Affected Products

Summernote Rich Text Editor

References · 6

• 🔥 https://hacker.soarescorp.com/cve/2023-42371 · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-42371 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42371 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1703774749900316723 · Twitter Post
• https://summernote.org · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/70652 · Telegram Post