Vulnerabilities in pkg:npm/froala-editor

PACKAGE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-549p-5c7f-c5p4

Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-51434 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Froala editor libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves froala wysiwyg editor allows cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

5 Known Advisory Record(s)

Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:npm/froala-editor

5 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:npm/froala-editor. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID	CVE / NVD	Severity	Summary
GHSA-549p-5c7f-c5p4	CVE-2024-51434	MODERATE	Froala WYSIWYG editor allows cross-site scripting (XSS)
GHSA-hvpq-7vcc-5hj5	CVE-2023-41592	MODERATE	Froala Editor Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
GHSA-h236-g5gh-vq6c	CVE-2019-19935	MODERATE	DOM-based cross-site scripting in Froala Editor
GHSA-97x5-cc53-cv4v	CVE-2020-22864	MODERATE	Cross site scripting in froala-editor
GHSA-cq6w-w5rj-p9x8	CVE-2021-30109	MODERATE	Cross-site Scripting in Froala Editor

CVE-2024-51434 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-51434

GHSA Identifier GHSA-549p-5c7f-c5p4

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 Froala editor

Package Ecosystem npm

Published Date 2024-11-08

Last Updated 2025-03-14

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-2024-51434

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Froala 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-editor fixed: Latest secure release

npm install froala-editor@Latest secure release

froala/wysiwyg-editor fixed: Latest secure release

Upgrade froala/wysiwyg-editor to 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 froala-editor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-51434, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls froala-editor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Froala editor 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 froala-editor 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 Froala 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

Inconsistent <plaintext> tag parsing allows for XSS in Froala WYSIWYG editor 4.3.0 and earlier.

CVE-2024-51434 Affected Froala editor Versions

2 component(s)

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
froala-editor npm/froala-editor	npm	≤ 4.3.0
froala/wysiwyg-editor	Packagist	≤ 4.3.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-51434 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51434

georgyg.com/home/froala-wysiwyg... WEB

https://georgyg.com/home/froala-wysiwyg-editor---xss-cve-2024-51434

Froala editor Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/froala/wysiwyg-editor

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-51434?

CVE-2024-51434 is a security vulnerability in Froala editor involving Froala WYSIWYG editor allows cross-site scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

Which Froala editor versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: froala-editor, froala/wysiwyg-editor.

What version fixes CVE-2024-51434?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is froala-editor affected?

Yes, froala-editor is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.

Is froala/wysiwyg-editor affected?

Yes, froala/wysiwyg-editor 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-2024-51434?

CVE-2024-51434 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-2024-51434?

CVE-2024-51434 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-2024-51434?

Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls froala-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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CVSS V3

6.1 MODERATE