CVE-2022-23474: @editorjs/editorjs Editor.js Vulnerable To Code Injection Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6mvj-2569-3mcm
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-94 CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-23474 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) editor.js vulnerable to code injection vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting @editorjs/editorjs libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves editor.js vulnerable to code injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.26.0.

CVE-2022-23474 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-23474
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6mvj-2569-3mcm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product @editorjs/editorjs
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-2022-23474

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

@editorjs/editorjs fixed: 2.26.0 
npm install @editorjs/editorjs@2.26.0
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 @editorjs/editorjs

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2022-23474, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls @editorjs/editorjs

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of @editorjs/editorjs in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.26.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls @editorjs/editorjs 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In @editorjs/editorjs, 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

Editor.js is a block-style editor with clean JSON output. Versions prior to 2.26.0 are vulnerable to Code Injection via pasted input. The processHTML method passes pasted input into wrapper’s innerHTML. This issue is patched in version 2.26.0.

CVE-2022-23474 Affected @editorjs/editorjs Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.26.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
@editorjs/editorjs
npm/@editorjs/editorjs
npm
< 2.26.0
2.26.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-23474 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23474
@editorjs/editorjs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/codex-team/editor.js/pull/2100
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/codex-team/editor.js/commit/f659015be6de8e6f0c322c5ff4d1a4532d2f29a2
@editorjs/editorjs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/codex-team/editor.js
@editorjs/editorjs Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2022-028_codex-team_editor_js

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23474?
CVE-2022-23474 is a security vulnerability in @editorjs/editorjs involving Editor.js vulnerable to Code Injection under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which @editorjs/editorjs versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.26.0 across affected packages: @editorjs/editorjs.
What version fixes CVE-2022-23474?
Upgrading to 2.26.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is @editorjs/editorjs affected?
Yes, @editorjs/editorjs is affected in releases prior to 2.26.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.26.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23474?
CVE-2022-23474 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-2022-23474?
CVE-2022-23474 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2022-23474?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls @editorjs/editorjs'. 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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