Advanced Content Filter (ACF) vulnerability allowing to execute JavaScript code using malformed HTML [CVE-2021-41164]
CVE number = CVE-2021-41164
Affected packages
The vulnerability has been discovered in the Advanced Content Filter (ACF) module and may affect all plugins used by CKEditor 4.
Impact
A potential vulnerability has been discovered in CKEditor 4 Advanced Content Filter (ACF) core module. The vulnerability allowed to inject malformed HTML bypassing content sanitization, which could result in executing JavaScript code. It affects all users using the CKEditor 4 at version < 4.17.0.
Patches
The problem has been recognized and patched. The fix will be available in version 4.17.0.
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