CVE-2021-4103: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in vanessa219/vditor

Published Jan 23, 2022
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Updated

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) - Stored in GitHub repository vanessa219/vditor prior to 1.0.34.

Other sources

vditor does not filter user input in SVG events, leading to XSS

PoC

html </a> <svg><animate onbegin=alert(11) attributeName=x dur=1s>

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
npm/vditor<3.8.11
3.8.11
b3log Vditor<1.0.34

Event History

Jan 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:45 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 28, 2022
Advisory Published
10:04 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4103?

CVE-2021-4103 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploiting stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in affected applications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-4103?

To fix CVE-2021-4103, upgrade to Vditor version 1.0.34 or later, which includes patches for the XSS vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2021-4103?

Exploiting CVE-2021-4103 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to data theft or account compromise.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-4103?

CVE-2021-4103 affects all versions of Vditor prior to 1.0.34.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2021-4103?

Any user or organization using Vditor versions before 1.0.34 is at risk of being affected by CVE-2021-4103.

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