CVE-2024-37888: The Open Link is a CKEditor plugin, extending context menu with a possibility to open link in a new tab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-37888?

open link: upgrade to 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-37888 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37888 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-37888 affect?

CVE-2024-37888 affects open link. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Open Link is a CKEditor plugin, extending context menu with a possibility to open link in a new tab. The vulnerability allowed to execute JavaScript code by abusing link href attribute. It affects all users using the Open Link plugin at

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-37888?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-37888 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting open link. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Open Link is a CKEditor plugin, extending context menu with a possibility to open link in a new tab. The vulnerability allowed to execute JavaScript code by abusing link href attribute. It affects all users using the Open Link plugin at version < **1.0.5**.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: mlewand

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-14 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mlewand open link UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.5

Fixed in: 1.0.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy open-link || rpm -q open-link || open-link --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade open-link

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade open-link

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-37888?

open link: upgrade to 1.0.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-37888 being exploited?

CVE-2024-37888 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-37888 affect?

CVE-2024-37888 affects open link. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Open Link is a CKEditor plugin, extending context menu with a possibility to open link in a new tab. The vulnerability allowed to execute JavaScript code by abusing link href attribute. It affects all users using the Open Link plugin at

How urgent is CVE-2024-37888?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-45400 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE ckeditor-plugin-openlink is a plugin for the CKEditor JavaScript text editor that extends the context menu wit

References

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