CVE-2026-28343 Details
Description
CKEditor 5 is a modern JavaScript rich-text editor with an MVC architecture. Starting in version 29.0.0 and prior to version 47.6.0, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been discovered in the General HTML Support feature. This vulnerability could be triggered by inserting specially crafted markup, leading to unauthorized JavaScript code execution, if the editor instance used an unsafe General HTML Support configuration. This issue has been patched in version 47.6.0.
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in CKEditor 5 versions prior to 47.6.0, within the General HTML Support feature. This issue arises when an editor instance is configured to allow unsafe markup, enabling the execution of unauthorized JavaScript code. The vulnerability can be exploited by inserting specially crafted markup, but only if the General HTML Support feature is enabled and configured to accept unsafe content.
Users can update CKEditor 5 to version 47.6.0 or later to address this vulnerability. For those using the General HTML Support feature, it is recommended to configure it securely to prevent the acceptance of unsafe content.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ckeditor ckeditor5 | < 47.6.0 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 19, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 5, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |