XSS Vulnerability in CKSource CKEditor 5 Affecting Web Integrators
CVE-2022-48110

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Ckeditor

Status
Ckeditor
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 February 2023

What is CVE-2022-48110?

The CKEditor 5 version 35.4.0 contains an XSS vulnerability that can be exploited through the Full Featured CKEditor5 widget. While the vendor asserts that this is not a vulnerability, citing that the responsibility lies with integrators to implement proper security settings, it remains crucial for developers to be aware of this potential risk. Safe defaults are suggested, such as setting config.htmlEmbed.showPreviews to false. Integrators must carefully review their security configurations to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability and ensure safe integration within their applications.

References

https://ckeditor.com/docs/ckeditor5/latest/features/html-...
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170927/CKSource-CKE...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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