CVE-2024-24816
CVE-2024-24816 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ckeditor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-0677
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Ckeditor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CKEditor4 is an open source what-you-see-is-what-you-get HTML editor. A cross-site scripting vulnerability vulnerability has been discovered in versions prior to 4.24.0-lts in samples that use the `preview` feature. All integrators that use these samples in the production code can be affected. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code by abusing the misconfigured preview feature. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 at version < 4.24.0-lts with affected samples used in a production environment. A fix is available in version 4.24.0-lts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-24816?
- CKEditor4 is an open source what-you-see-is-what-you-get HTML editor. A cross-site scripting vulnerability vulnerability has been discovered in versions prior to 4.24.0-lts in samples that use the `preview` feature. All integrators that use these samples in the production code can be affected. The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute JavaScript code by abusing the misconfigured preview feature. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 at version < 4.24.0-lts with affected samples used in a production environment. A fix is available in version 4.24.0-lts.
- How severe is CVE-2024-24816?
- CVE-2024-24816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-24816 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-24816?
- CVE-2024-24816 affects Ckeditor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-24816?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-24816 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-24816 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-0677.
- When was CVE-2024-24816 published?
- CVE-2024-24816 was published on 2024-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://ckeditor.com/cke4/addon/preview
- https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/commit/8ed1a3c93d0ae5f49f4ecff5738ab8a2972194cb
- https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/security/advisories/GHSA-mw2c-vx6j-mg76
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ckeditor:ckeditor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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