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TinyMCE is an open source rich text editor. Prior to 5.11.1, 7.9.3, and 8.5.1, there is a stored XSS vulnerability in the media plugin. Attackers can inject mal…
Published:
27 May 2026 at 22:00:00
Alert date:
28 May 2026 at 20:05:25
Source:
nvd.nist.gov
Web Technologies
TinyMCE rich text editor contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in its media plugin affecting versions prior to 5.11.1, 7.9.3, and 8.5.1. Attackers can inject malicious scripts through crafted data-mce-* attributes that execute when content is rendered. The vulnerability impacts all users who have the media plugin enabled. Fixes are available in the specified updated versions across all affected release branches.
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TinyMCE
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47761
https://github.com/tinymce/tinymce/security/advisories/GHSA-vg35-5wq7-3x7w
https://www.tiny.cloud/docs/tinymce/7/7.9.3-release-notes/#overview
https://www.tiny.cloud/docs/tinymce/8/8.5.1-release-notes/#overview
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