Trix vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting on copy & paste
Published May 8, 2025 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Trix vulnerable to Cross-site Scripting on copy & paste
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QFinch assessment
The Trix editor, in versions prior to 2.1.15, is vulnerable to XSS attacks when pasting malicious code.
Potential impact
The Trix editor, in versions prior to 2.1.15, is vulnerable to XSS attacks when pasting malicious code. An attacker could trick a user to copy and paste malicious code that would execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions being performed or sensitive information being disclosed.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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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
Record history
Published May 8, 2025 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026