CVE-2020-26523

Name: CVE-2020-26523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-02T07:15:12.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26523 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Froala Editor before 3.2.2 allows XSS via pasted content.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Froala Editor before 3.2.2 allows XSS via pasted content.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Froala	Froala Editor	< 3.2.2

References

https://froala.com/wysiwyg-editor/changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://froala.com/wysiwyg-editor/changelog/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26523?

Froala Editor before 3.2.2 allows XSS via pasted content.

How severe is CVE-2020-26523?

CVE-2020-26523 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26523?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-26523?

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Source: NVD / NIST