Plugin vulnerability allows JavaScript execution through abuse of link href attribute

CVE-2024-45400
6.1MEDIUM

Key Information

Vendor
Mlewand
Status
Ckeditor-plugin-openlink
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 September 2024

Summary

ckeditor-plugin-openlink is a plugin for the CKEditor JavaScript text editor that extends the context menu with a possibility to open a link in a new tab. A vulnerability in versions of the plugin prior to 1.0.7 allowed a user to execute JavaScript code by abusing the link href attribute. The fix is available starting with version 1.0.7.

Affected Version(s)

ckeditor-plugin-openlink = < 1.0.7

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Risk change from: null to: 6.1 - (MEDIUM)

  • Vulnerability published.

Collectors

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