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GHSA-g2g4-47gv-p72v
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Summary
CryptPad’s HTML sanitizer in Diffmarked.js can be bypassed due to incomplete filtering of restricted tags.
Because the sanitizer only validates the src attribute of <iframe> <video>, and <audio> elements, and does not restrict other attributes, an attacker can inject arbitrary HTML through srcdoc. This completely defeats CryptPad’s intended bounce sandboxing and allows link injection or other interactive content inside user-controlled documents.
Details
The sanitizer defines forbidden and restricted tags but treats <iframe> as “restricted” instead of “forbidden”:
https://github.com/cryptpad/cryptpad/blob/0dd3c1f53d56dffb06651b86ead6b9b387920173/www/common/diffMarked.js#L403-L407 The actual enforcement only checks the src attribute, nothing else:
https://github.com/cryptpad/cryptpad/blob/0dd3c1f53d56dffb06651b86ead6b9b387920173/www/common/diffMarked.js#L445-L449
Because only src is validated, adding a benign blob: src but malicious srcdoc results in unrestricted rendering.
PoC
An attacker can embed arbitrary HTML, including clickable external links, images, or interactive content, completely bypassing CryptPad’s bounce mechanism and sanitization:
<iframe src=blob: srcdoc="<a href=https://attacker.com target=_blank>CLICK ME</a>"></iframe>
Although CSP is strict, CryptPad exposes several same-origin gadgets that can execute attacker-controlled code.
For example, jscolor.js dynamically evaluates user-provided options:
https://github.com/cryptpad/cryptpad/blob/0dd3c1f53d56dffb06651b86ead6b9b387920173/www/common/jscolor.js#L65-L71
Impact
Sanitizer bypass, HTML injection and potentially XSS.
The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker does not need any special privileges or access rights. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a low impact on the integrity of the data.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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