CVE-2018-17960: XSS
First published: Wed Nov 14 2018(Updated: )
CKEditor 4.x before 4.11.0 allows user-assisted XSS involving a source-mode paste.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| composer/typo3/cms | >=8.0.0<8.7.21>=9.0.0<9.5.2 | |
| composer/typo3/cms-core | >=8.0.0<8.7.21>=9.0.0<9.5.2 | |
| Ckeditor Ckeditor | >=4.0<4.11.0 | |
| composer/typo3/cms | >=9.0.0<9.5.2 | 9.5.2 |
| composer/typo3/cms | >=8.0.0<8.7.21 | 8.7.21 |
| composer/typo3/cms-core | >=9.0.0<9.5.2 | 9.5.2 |
| composer/typo3/cms-core | >=8.0.0<8.7.21 | 8.7.21 |
| npm/ckeditor | <4.11.0 | 4.11.0 |
| IBM IBM® Engineering Requirements Management DOORS | <=9.7.2.7 | |
| IBM IBM® Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Web Access | <=9.7.2.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2018-005
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109205
- https://ckeditor.com/blog/CKEditor-4.11-with-emoji-dropdown-and-auto-link-on-typing-released/
- https://ckeditor.com/cke4/release/CKEditor-4.11.0
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17960
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g68x-vvqq-pvw3 (Advisory)
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200227030123/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109205
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms-core/CVE-2018-17960.yaml
- https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms/CVE-2018-17960.yaml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153156
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7124058 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17960?
CVE-2018-17960 is a vulnerability in CKEditor 4.x that allows user-assisted cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How does CVE-2018-17960 work?
CVE-2018-17960 allows an attacker to execute XSS inside the CKEditor source area by persuading the victim to switch to source mode and paste a specially crafted HTML code.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17960?
CVE-2018-17960 affects TYPO3 CMS versions 8.0.0 to 8.7.21 and 9.0.0 to 9.5.2, as well as CKEditor versions up to 4.11.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17960?
CVE-2018-17960 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2018-17960?
To fix CVE-2018-17960, you should update CKEditor to version 4.11.0 or later.
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