CVE-2023-4771
Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in CKSource CKEditor
A Cross-Site scripting vulnerability has been found in CKSource CKEditor affecting versions 4.15.1 and earlier. An attacker could send malicious javascript code through the /ckeditor/samples/old/ajax.html file and retrieve an authorized user's information.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
6.1
Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in CKSource CKEditor
A Cross-Site scripting vulnerability has been found in CKSource CKEditor affecting versions 4.15.1 and earlier. An attacker could send malicious javascript code through the /ckeditor/samples/old/ajax.html file and retrieve an authorized user's information.
- Record
CVE-2023-4771- CVSS 3.1
- 6.1 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2024-0753
6.1
A Cross-Site scripting vulnerability has been found in CKSource CKEditor affecting versions 4.15.1 and earlier. An attacker could send malicious javascript code through the /ckeditor/samples/old/ajax.html file and retrieve an authorized user's information.
- Record
EUVD-2024-0753- CVSS 3.1
- 6.1 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wh5w-82f3-wrxh
6.1
CKEditor cross-site scripting vulnerability in AJAX sample
Affected packages
The vulnerability has been discovered in the AJAX sample available at the samples/old/ajax.html file location. All integrators that use that sample in the production code can be affected.
Impact
A potential vulnerability has been discovered in one of CKEditor's 4 samples that are shipped with production code. The vulnerability allowed to execute JavaScript code by abusing the AJAX sample. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 at version < 4.24.0-lts where samples/old/ajax.html is used in a production environment.
Patches
The problem has been recognized and patched. The fix will be available in version 4.24.0-lts.
For more information
Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or comments about this advisory.
Acknowledgements
The CKEditor 4 team would like to thank Rafael Pedrero and INCIBE (original report) for recognizing and reporting this vulnerability.
- Record
GHSA-wh5w-82f3-wrxh- CVSS 3.1
- 6.1 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
6.1
A Cross-Site scripting vulnerability has been found in CKSource CKEditor affecting versions 4.15.1 and earlier. An attacker could send malicious javascript code through the /ckeditor/samples/old/ajax.html file and retrieve an authorized user's information.
- Record
CVE-2023-4771- CVSS 3.1
- 6.1 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
6.1
Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in CKSource CKEditor
A Cross-Site scripting vulnerability has been found in CKSource CKEditor affecting versions 4.15.1 and earlier. An attacker could send malicious javascript code through the /ckeditor/samples/old/ajax.html file and retrieve an authorized user's information.
- Record
CVE-2023-4771- CVSS 3.1
- 6.1 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-03
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2023-4771
6.1
A Cross-Site scripting vulnerability has been found in CKSource CKEditor affecting versions 4.15.1 and earlier. An attacker could send malicious javascript code through the /ckeditor/samples/old/ajax.html file and retrieve an authorized user's information.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2023-4771- CVSS 3.1
- 6.1 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVGHSA-wh5w-82f3-wrxh
6.1
CKEditor cross-site scripting vulnerability in AJAX sample
Affected packages
The vulnerability has been discovered in the AJAX sample available at the samples/old/ajax.html file location. All integrators that use that sample in the production code can be affected.
Impact
A potential vulnerability has been discovered in one of CKEditor's 4 samples that are shipped with production code. The vulnerability allowed to execute JavaScript code by abusing the AJAX sample. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 at version < 4.24.0-lts where samples/old/ajax.html is used in a production environment.
Patches
The problem has been recognized and patched. The fix will be available in version 4.24.0-lts.
For more information
Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or comments about this advisory.
Acknowledgements
The CKEditor 4 team would like to thank Rafael Pedrero and INCIBE (original report) for recognizing and reporting this vulnerability.
- Record
GHSA-wh5w-82f3-wrxh- CVSS 3.1
- 6.1 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-79
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2023-4771
6.1
A Cross-Site scripting vulnerability has been found in CKSource CKEditor affecting versions 4.15.1 and earlier. An attacker could send malicious javascript code through the /ckeditor/samples/old/ajax.html file and retrieve an authorized user's information.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2023-4771- CVSS 3.1
- 6.1 Medium
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVCLSA-2026-1782349134 No score
TuxCare security update for ckeditor4 (3 CVEs)
TuxCare rebuilt ckeditor4 to address 3 CVEs. Fixed in 4.17.1-tuxcare.1.
- Record
CLSA-2026-1782349134- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
ckeditor4npm |
before 4.24.0-lts | 4.24.0-lts |
ckeditor4TuxCare:npm From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
4.17.1-tuxcare.0 up to 4.17.1-tuxcare.1, plus listed versions 4.17.1 |
4.17.1-tuxcare.1 |
ckeditorDebian:12 |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.19.1+dfsg-14.22.1+dfsg-14.22.1+dfsg1-2 |
None known |
ckeditorUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.4.4+dfsg1-34.5.6+dfsg-14.5.7+dfsg-14.5.7+dfsg-24.5.7+dfsg-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm14.5.7+dfsg-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm24.5.7+dfsg-2ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm3 |
None known |
ldap-account-managerUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.9-15.1-15.2-15.2-1ubuntu1 |
None known |
request-tracker4Ubuntu:16.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.2.11-24.2.12-34.2.12-44.2.12-5 |
None known |
ckeditorUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.5.7+dfsg-24.5.7+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.14.5.7+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm14.5.7+dfsg-2ubuntu0.18.04.1+esm2 |
None known |
ckeditor3Ubuntu:18.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 3.6.6.1+dfsg-1 |
None known |
ldap-account-managerUbuntu:18.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 5.7-16.1-16.2-1 |
None known |
request-tracker4Ubuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.4.1-54.4.2-14.4.2-24.4.2-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
None known |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
ckeditorUbuntu:Pro:20.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.11.1+dfsg-14.12.1+dfsg-14.12.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.14.12.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1+esm14.12.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1+esm2 |
None known |
ckeditor3Ubuntu:20.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 3.6.6.1+dfsg-33.6.6.1+dfsg-4 |
None known |
ldap-account-managerUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 6.7-1 |
None known |
request-tracker4Ubuntu:20.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.4.3-24.4.3-2+deb10u3build0.20.04.1 |
None known |
ckeditor3Ubuntu:22.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 3.6.6.1+dfsg-7 |
None known |
ldap-account-managerUbuntu:22.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 7.5-17.7-1 |
None known |
request-tracker4Ubuntu:22.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.4.4+dfsg-2ubuntu14.4.4+dfsg-2ubuntu1.22.04.1 |
None known |
ckeditor3Ubuntu:24.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 3.6.6.1+dfsg-7 |
None known |
ldap-account-managerUbuntu:24.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 8.3-18.5-1 |
None known |
request-tracker4Ubuntu:24.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.4.4+dfsg-2ubuntu14.4.4+dfsg-2ubuntu24.4.7+dfsg-1 |
None known |
ldap-account-managerUbuntu:25.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 9.0-1 |
None known |
request-tracker4Ubuntu:25.10 |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.4.7+dfsg-4syncable1 |
None known |
ldap-account-managerUbuntu:26.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 9.0-19.0-1build1 |
None known |
request-tracker4Ubuntu:26.04:LTS |
All versions, plus listed versions 4.4.7+dfsg-4syncable1 |
None known |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | OSV | |
| aliases, published | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2023-4771 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.1) in Cksource Ckeditor, published November 16, 2023. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.88%, the 59th percentile. Fixed in ckeditor4 4.24.0-lts.
References
incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/cross-site-scripting-vulnerability-cksource-ckeditor
github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/security/advisories/GHSA-wh5w-82f3-wrxh
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4771
github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor4/commit/8ed1a3c93d0ae5f49f4ecff5738ab8a2972194cb
github.com/advisories/GHSA-wh5w-82f3-wrxh
github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/4xxx/CVE-2023-4771.json