CVE-2023-42399: Jodit Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-95xr-cq6h-vwr3
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-42399 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Jodit libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves jodit editor vulnerable to cross-site scripting. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2023-42399 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-42399
GHSA Identifier GHSA-95xr-cq6h-vwr3
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 Jodit
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-2023-42399

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

jodit fixed: Latest secure release 
npm install jodit@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 jodit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2023-42399, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls jodit

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jodit 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 jodit 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 Jodit, 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 xdsoft.net Jodit Editor v.4.0.0-beta.86 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the rich text editor component.

CVE-2023-42399 Affected Jodit Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
jodit
npm/jodit
npm
4.0.0-beta.86
All 1 versions
4.0.0-beta.86
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2023-42399 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42399
Jodit Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xdan/jodit/issues/1017
Jodit Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/xdan/jodit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42399?
CVE-2023-42399 is a security vulnerability in Jodit involving Jodit Editor vulnerable to cross-site scripting under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Jodit versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: jodit.
What version fixes CVE-2023-42399?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jodit affected?
Yes, jodit 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-2023-42399?
CVE-2023-42399 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-2023-42399?
CVE-2023-42399 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-2023-42399?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls jodit'. 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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