CVE-2021-37695
moderate-risk
Published 2021-08-13
ckeditor is an open source WYSIWYG HTML editor with rich content support. A potential vulnerability has been discovered in CKEditor 4 [Fake Objects](https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/fakeobjects) package. The vulnerability allowed to inject malformed Fake Objects HTML, which could result in executing JavaScript code. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 plugins listed above at version < 4.16.2. The problem has been recognized and patched. The fix will be available in version 4.16.2.
Do I need to act?
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0.74% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.3/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (18)
Banking Party Management
Commerce Merchandising
Financial Services Model Management And Governance
Affected Vendors
References (16)
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/security/advisories/GHSA-m94c-37g6-cjhc
Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/security/advisories/GHSA-m94c-37g6-cjhc
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
26/34 · High
Exploitability
2/34 · Minimal
Exposure
19/34 · Moderate