ckeditor4 vulnerable to cross-site scripting
Published Jun 9, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
ckeditor4 vulnerable to cross-site scripting
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QFinch assessment
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the HTML Data Processor in CKEditor 4 4.14.0 through 4.16.x before 4.16.1 allows remote attackers to inject executable JavaScript code through a crafted comment because `--!>` is mishandled.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- www.drupal.org ↗
- ckeditor.com ↗
- FEDORA-2021-51457da891 ↗
- FEDORA-2021-72176a63a8 ↗
- FEDORA-2021-87578dca12 ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20211109 [SECURITY] [DLA 2813-1] ckeditor security update ↗
Record history
Published Jun 9, 2021 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026