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CVE-2023-42399: 
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in xdsoft.net Jodit Editor version 4.0.0-beta.86. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-42399, was published on September 19, 2023. The vulnerability affects the rich text editor component of the software, allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (NVD, CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue, specifically categorized under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 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. This indicates that the vulnerability is network-accessible, requires low attack complexity, needs no privileges, but does require user interaction (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through the rich text editor component. The impact is considered medium severity, with potential compromise of confidentiality and integrity, though no impact on availability has been identified (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users should upgrade to a version newer than Jodit Editor v.4.0.0-beta.86 to mitigate this vulnerability (NVD).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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