CVE-2024-29504: Summernote Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-4wh3-3wf2-39m9
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-29504 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Summernote libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves summernote vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-29504 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-29504
GHSA Identifier GHSA-4wh3-3wf2-39m9
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Summernote
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-29504

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Summernote dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

summernote fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install summernote@Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls summernote

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-29504, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls summernote

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Summernote in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls summernote command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Summernote, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Summernote v.0.8.18 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbtirary code via a crafted payload to the `codeview` parameter.

CVE-2024-29504 Affected Summernote Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
summernote
npm/summernote
npm
≤ 0.8.18

References

NVD — CVE-2024-29504 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29504
Summernote Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/summernote/summernote/pull/3782
Summernote Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://gist.github.com/phoenix118go/a9192281efcfa518daa709ab7638712b
Summernote Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/summernote/summernote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29504?
CVE-2024-29504 is a security vulnerability in Summernote involving Summernote vulnerable to cross-site scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Summernote versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: summernote.
What version fixes CVE-2024-29504?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is summernote affected?
Yes, summernote is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-29504?
CVE-2024-29504 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-29504?
CVE-2024-29504 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-29504?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls summernote'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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