CVE-2021-37695

Execution of JavaScript code using malformed HTML in ckeditor

Published Aug 12, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
ckeditor is an open source WYSIWYG HTML editor with rich content support. A potential vulnerability has been discovered in CKEditor 4 [Fake Objects](https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/fakeobjects) package. The vulnerability allowed to inject malformed Fake Objects HTML, which could result in executing JavaScript code. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 plugins listed above at version < 4.16.2. The problem has been recognized and patched. The fix will be available in version 4.16.2.

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Advisories

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Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2813-1 ckeditor security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-1795 ckeditor is an open source WYSIWYG HTML editor with rich content support. A potential vulnerability has been discovered in CKEditor 4 [Fake Objects](https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/fakeobjects) package. The vulnerability allowed to inject malformed Fake Objects HTML, which could result in executing JavaScript code. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 plugins listed above at version < 4.16.2. The problem has been recognized and patched. The fix will be available in version 4.16.2.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-m94c-37g6-cjhc Fake objects feature vulnerability allowing to execute JavaScript code using malformed HTML.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5340-1 CKEditor vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5340-2 CKEditor vulnerabilities
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