CVE-2023-41592: Froala/wysiwyg editor Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hvpq-7vcc-5hj5
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CVSS 5.4
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-41592 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Froala/wysiwyg editor libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves froala editor cross-site scripting vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.1.4.

CVE-2023-41592 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-41592
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hvpq-7vcc-5hj5
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Froala/wysiwyg editor
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
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-2023-41592

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

froala/wysiwyg-editor fixed: 4.1.4 
Upgrade froala/wysiwyg-editor to 4.1.4
froala-editor fixed: 4.1.4 
npm install froala-editor@4.1.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

inspect dependencies for froala/wysiwyg-editor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-41592, inspect your project dependencies for Froala/wysiwyg editor:

inspect dependencies for froala/wysiwyg-editor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froala/wysiwyg editor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.1.4), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

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 Froala/wysiwyg editor, 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

Froala Editor v4.0.1 to v4.1.1 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

CVE-2023-41592 Affected Froala/wysiwyg editor Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.1.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
froala/wysiwyg-editor
 Packagist
≥ 4.0.1
< 4.1.4
4.1.4
froala-editor
npm/froala-editor
npm
≥ 4.0.1
< 4.1.4
4.1.4

References

NVD — CVE-2023-41592 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41592
Froala/wysiwyg editor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/froala/wysiwyg-editor/issues/4612#issuecomment-1729818089
froala.com/wysiwyg-editor/chan... WEB
https://froala.com/wysiwyg-editor/changelog/#4.1.4
Froala/wysiwyg editor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/froala/wysiwyg-editor
hacker.soarescorp.com/cve/2023-41592 WEB
https://hacker.soarescorp.com/cve/2023-41592
owasp.org/top10/a03_2021-inje... WEB
https://owasp.org/Top10/A03_2021-Injection
owasp.org/www-project-top-ten WEB
https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41592?
CVE-2023-41592 is a security vulnerability in Froala/wysiwyg editor involving Froala Editor Cross-site Scripting vulnerability under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Froala/wysiwyg editor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.1.4 across affected packages: froala/wysiwyg-editor, froala-editor.
What version fixes CVE-2023-41592?
Upgrading to 4.1.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is froala/wysiwyg-editor affected?
Yes, froala/wysiwyg-editor is affected in releases prior to 4.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.4 or later.
Is froala-editor affected?
Yes, froala-editor is affected in releases prior to 4.1.4. Upgrade your dependency to 4.1.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-41592?
CVE-2023-41592 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-41592?
CVE-2023-41592 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 Packagist dependencies for CVE-2023-41592?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for froala/wysiwyg-editor'. 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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