CVE-2024-37888

CVSS 3.1 Score 6.1 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Jun 14, 2024
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
CWE ID 79

Summary

CVE-2024-37888 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Open Link plugin for CKEditor. This plugin, which extends the context menu with the option to open links in a new tab, contains a security flaw that allows attackers to execute JavaScript code by manipulating the link href attribute. Users running versions of the Open Link plugin below 1.0.5 are at risk. This vulnerability could lead to various malicious activities, such as session hijacking, data theft, or website defacement. It is recommended that users update their Open Link plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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