How severe is CVE-2024-37888?

CVE-2024-37888 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-2024-37888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37888?

CVE-2024-37888 affects Mlewand Open Link. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37888?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-37888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36872.

When was CVE-2024-37888 published?

CVE-2024-37888 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37888

CVE-2024-37888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mlewand Open Link 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: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36872
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mlewand Open Link
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Open Link is a CKEditor plugin, extending context menu with a possibility to open link in a new tab. The vulnerability allowed to execute JavaScript code by abusing link href attribute. It affects all users using the Open Link plugin at version < **1.0.5**.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37888?: The Open Link is a CKEditor plugin, extending context menu with a possibility to open link in a new tab. The vulnerability allowed to execute JavaScript code by abusing link href attribute. It affects all users using the Open Link plugin at version < **1.0.5**.
How severe is CVE-2024-37888?: CVE-2024-37888 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-2024-37888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37888?: CVE-2024-37888 affects Mlewand Open Link. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-37888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-37888 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37888 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36872.
When was CVE-2024-37888 published?: CVE-2024-37888 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/mlewand/ckeditor-plugin-openlink/security/advisories/GHSA-rhxf-gvmh-hrxm

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mlewand:open_link:*:*:*:*:*:ckeditor:*:*

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