Date: 
Wednesday, Feb 19th, 2025
Advisory ID: 
BACKDROP-SA-CONTRIB-2025-003
Security risk: 
Moderately Critical
Vulnerability: 
Cross Site Scripting
Versions affected: 
  • Link iframe formatter module, 1.x versions prior to 1.x-1.1.1
Description: 

The Link iframe formatter module doesn't sufficiently sanitize user input before displaying results to the screen.

This vulnerability is mitigated by the fact that an attacker must have the ability to create content containing an iFrame field.

A CVE has been requested, and this page will be updated as soon as an official number has been issued.

Solution: 

Upgrade your site to the most recent version of the Link iframe formatter module. Download available on the Link iframe formatter module page. 

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