CVE-2023-42371

Summary

CVE-2023-42371 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the Summernote Rich Text Editor version 0.8.18 and earlier. This issue enables remote attackers to inject malicious scripts into the editor component, specifically the "insert link" function. By exploiting this weakness, an adversary can execute arbitrary code on the targeted system, potentially leading to data theft, unauthorized access, or system takeover. To mitigate this risk, users are encouraged to update their Summernote Rich Text Editor to a patched version as soon as possible.

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