CVE-2020-17480
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.25%
Last modified
CVE-2020-17480 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. TinyMCE before 4.9.7 and 5.x before 5.1.4 allows XSS in the core parser, the paste plugin, and the visualchars plugin by using the clipboard or APIs to insert content into the editor.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
TinyMCE before 4.9.7 and 5.x before 5.1.4 allows XSS in the core parser, the paste plugin, and the visualchars plugin by using the clipboard or APIs to insert content into the editor.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny | Tinymce | < 4.9.7 |
| Tiny | Tinymce | >= 5.0.0, < 5.1.4 |
References
- https://github.com/tinymce/tinymce/security/advisories/GHSA-27gm-ghr9-4v95Exploit, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tiny.cloud/docs/release-notes/release-notes514/#securityfixesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/tinymce/tinymce/security/advisories/GHSA-27gm-ghr9-4v95Exploit, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tiny.cloud/docs/release-notes/release-notes514/#securityfixesRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17480?
TinyMCE before 4.9.7 and 5.x before 5.1.4 allows XSS in the core parser, the paste plugin, and the visualchars plugin by using the clipboard or APIs to insert content into the editor.
How severe is CVE-2020-17480?
CVE-2020-17480 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17480?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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