QID 980067

QID 980067: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for ckeditor4 (GHSA-pvmx-g8h5-cprj)

Security update has been released for ckeditor4 to fix the vulnerability.

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A potential vulnerability has been discovered in CKEditor 4 Advanced Content Filter (ACF) core module. The vulnerability allowed to inject malformed HTML bypassing content sanitization, which could result in executing JavaScript code. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 at version < 4.17.0.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 3.5 severity.
    • Solution
    The problem has been recognized and patched. The fix will be available in version 4.17.0.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980067

    CVE-2021-41164 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-pvmx-g8h5-cprj ckeditor4 URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-pvmx-g8h5-cprj
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