Vulnerability · Published Jan 3, 2025 · Assigned by GitHub_M
CVE-2025-21610Trix allows Cross-site Scripting via `javascript:` url in a link
Medium 5.3
In plain English
A medium-severity cross-site scripting in trix from basecamp. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 37% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Official description
Trix is a what-you-see-is-what-you-get rich text editor for everyday writing. Versions prior to 2.1.12 are vulnerable to cross-site scripting when pasting malicious code in the link field. An attacker could trick the user to copy&paste a malicious `javascript:` URL as a link that would execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed or sensitive information being disclosed. Users should upgrade to Trix editor version 2.1.12 or later to receive a patch. In addition to upgrading, affected users can disallow browsers that don't support a Content Security Policy (CSP) as a workaround for this and other cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. Set CSP policies such as script-src 'self' to ensure that only scripts hosted on the same origin are executed, and explicitly prohibit inline scripts using script-src-elem.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm | trix | 2.1.12 | GHSA-j386-3444-qgwg |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-79 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- https://github.com/basecamp/trix/security/advisories/GHSA-j386-3444-qgwg x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/basecamp/trix/commit/180c8d337f18e1569cea6ef29b4d03ffff5b5faa x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/basecamp/trix/commit/c4f0d6f80654603932af6685694f694e96593b93 x_refsource_MISC
- https://gist.github.com/th4s1s/3921fd9c3e324ad9a3e0d846166e3eb8 x_refsource_MISC