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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-27524
CVE-2021-27524:
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in margox braft-editor version 2.3.8, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the embed media feature (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the embed media feature of braft-editor where the application fails to properly sanitize user input. The issue occurs specifically in braft-editor/src/renderers/atomics/Embed/index.jsx file, where dangerouslySetInnerHTML is used without proper input validation, allowing arbitrary HTML and JavaScript code execution (GitHub Issue). The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts inside a div embed media element, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution in the context of the user's browser. This could result in cookie theft, session hijacking, or other client-side attacks (GitHub Issue).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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