CVE-2024-34341: Trix Trix Editor Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2024-34341 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) trix editor arbitrary code execution vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Trix libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves trix editor arbitrary code execution vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.1.1, 1.3.2, 7.0.8.3, 7.1.3.3.
CVE-2024-34341 at a Glance
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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2024-34341
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Trix dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
npm install trix@2.1.1
npm install trix@1.3.2
Upgrade actiontext to 7.0.8.3
Upgrade actiontext to 7.1.3.3
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
npm ls trix
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-34341, inspect your project dependencies using npm:
npm ls trix
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Trix in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.1.1), your application is affected.
Note: The npm ls trix 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 Trix, 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
CVE-2024-34341 Affected Trix Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
trix
|
npm |
≥ 2.0.0
< 2.1.1
|
2.1.1
|
|
trix
|
npm |
≥ 0.9.0
< 1.3.2
|
1.3.2
|
|
actiontext
|
RubyGems |
≥ 7.0.0.alpha1
< 7.0.8.3
|
7.0.8.3
|
|
actiontext
|
RubyGems |
≥ 7.1.0.beta1
< 7.1.3.3
|
7.1.3.3
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"modified" : "2024-06-03T17:24:56Z",
"published" : "2024-05-07T16:49:24Z",
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"summary" : "Trix Editor Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability",
"details" : "The Trix editor, versions prior to 2.1.1, is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution when copying and pasting content from the web or other documents with markup into the editor. The vulnerability stems from improper sanitization of pasted content, allowing an attacker to embed malicious scripts which are executed within the context of the application.\n\n**Vulnerable Versions**: \n\n- 1.x series up to and including 1.3.1\n- 2.x series up to and including 2.1.0\n\n**Fixed Versions**: \n\n- v1.3.2\n- v2.1.1\n\n**Vector**:\n\n- **Bug 1**: When copying content manipulated by a script, such as:\n\n```js\ndocument.addEventListener('copy', function(e){\n e.clipboardData.setData('text/html', '<div><noscript><div class=\"123</noscript>456<img src=1 onerror=alert(1)//\"></div></noscript></div>');\n e.preventDefault();\n});\n```\n\nand pasting into the Trix editor, the script within the content is executed.\n\n- **Bug 2**: Similar execution occurs with content structured as:\n\n```js\ndocument.write(`copy<div data-trix-attachment=\"{"contentType":"text/html","content":"<img src=1 onerror=alert(101)>HELLO123"}\"></div>me`);\n```\n\n### Impact:\nAn attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed or sensitive information being disclosed.\n\n### Remediation:\n\n**Update Recommendation**: Users should upgrade to Trix editor version 2.1.1 or later, which incorporates proper sanitization of input from copied content.\n\n**CSP Enhancement**: Additionally, enhancing the Content Security Policy (CSP) to disallow inline scripts can significantly mitigate the risk of such vulnerabilities. Set CSP policies such as script-src 'self' to ensure that only scripts hosted on the same origin are executed, and explicitly prohibit inline scripts using script-src-elem.\n\n### References:\n - https://github.com/basecamp/trix/releases/tag/v2.1.1\n - https://github.com/basecamp/trix/pull/1147\n - https://github.com/basecamp/trix/pull/1149\n - https://github.com/basecamp/trix/pull/1153\n\n**Credit**: These issues were reported by security researchers [loknop](https://hackerone.com/loknop) and [pinpie](https://hackerone.com/pinpie).",
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