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CVE-2026-116688

CKEditor: Cross-site scripting (XSS) in the engine package

CVSS score

8.1

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.8

Published

3 h ago

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in CKEditor 5 Engine Package

Sources read

1

Source agreement

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Evidence confidence

%55

Short explanation

A vulnerability in the CKEditor 5 engine package triggers prototype pollution behavior while processing incoming style attribute values. Crafted editor content can cause unauthorized JavaScript execution in the browser.

Why does it matter?

This security flaw allows attackers to execute unauthorized JavaScript within the browser, potentially leading to confidentiality and integrity breaches in affected components.

What should be done?

  • Follow the vendor security advisory
  • Review available updates and versions
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

CKEditor 5 engine paketi, gelen stil öznitelik değerlerini işlerken prototip kirlenmesine açık savunmasız bir es-toolkit sürümü kullanmaktadır.

Hazırlanmış editör içeriği tarayıcıda yetkisiz JavaScript yürütülmesine neden olabilir.

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CKEditor 5 is a modern JavaScript rich-text editor with an MVC architecture. From 45.0.0 until 47.7.4 and 48.5.1, the engine uses a vulnerable es-toolkit version whose prototype-pollution behavior can be reached while CKEditor processes incoming style attribute values. Crafted editor content can thereby cause unauthorized JavaScript execution in the browser. This issue is fixed in versions 47.7.4 and 48.5.1.

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

CWE: CWE-79

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-116688 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1ckeditorckeditor5 View
2npmckeditor5 View
3npm@ckeditor/ckeditor5-engine View
4npmckeditor5 View
5npm@ckeditor/ckeditor5-engine View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 5

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
8.1CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NNVD
8.1CVSS 3.x—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory
8.1CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NCVE CNA
0.0CVSS 4.0—Vector not publishedGitHub Advisory

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-116688 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-116688 weaknesses.

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsLow
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.1 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesLowUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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