Vulnerability Description
ckeditor-wordcount-plugin is an open source WordCount Plugin for CKEditor. It has been discovered that the `ckeditor-wordcount-plugin` plugin for CKEditor4 is susceptible to cross-site scripting when switching to the source code mode. This issue has been addressed in version 1.17.12 of the `ckeditor-wordcount-plugin` plugin and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ckeditor-Wordcount-Plugin Project | Ckeditor-Wordcount-Plugin | < 1.17.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-m8fw-p3cr-6jqc
- https://github.com/w8tcha/CKEditor-WordCount-Plugin/commit/0f03b3e5b7c1409998a13Patch
- https://github.com/w8tcha/CKEditor-WordCount-Plugin/commit/a4b154bdf35b346532013Patch
- https://github.com/w8tcha/CKEditor-WordCount-Plugin/security/advisories/GHSA-q9wVendor Advisory
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2023-004
- https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/security/advisories/GHSA-m8fw-p3cr-6jqc
- https://github.com/w8tcha/CKEditor-WordCount-Plugin/commit/0f03b3e5b7c1409998a13Patch
- https://github.com/w8tcha/CKEditor-WordCount-Plugin/commit/a4b154bdf35b346532013Patch
- https://github.com/w8tcha/CKEditor-WordCount-Plugin/security/advisories/GHSA-q9wVendor Advisory
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2023-004
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-37905?
CVE-2023-37905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). ckeditor-wordcount-plugin is an open source WordCount Plugin for CKEditor. It has been discovered that the `ckeditor-wordcount-plugin` plugin for CKEditor4 is susceptible to cross-site scripting when ...
How severe is CVE-2023-37905?
CVE-2023-37905 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-37905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ckeditor-Wordcount-Plugin Project Ckeditor-Wordcount-Plugin.