CVE-2020-12648

CVE-2020-12648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tiny Tinymce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TinyMCE 5.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script when configured in classic editing mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-12648?
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in TinyMCE 5.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script when configured in classic editing mode.
How severe is CVE-2020-12648?
CVE-2020-12648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-12648 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-12648?
CVE-2020-12648 affects Tiny Tinymce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12648?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-12648 published?
CVE-2020-12648 was published on 2020-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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