CVE-2012-4230: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4230: The bbcode plugin in TinyMCE 3.5.8 does not properly enforce the TinyMCE security policy for the (1) encodi...

The bbcode plugin in TinyMCE 3.5.8 does not properly enforce the TinyMCE security policy for the (1) encoding directive and (2) valid_elements attribute, which allows attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via application-specific vectors, as demonstrated using a textarea element.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-4230 is an old TinyMCE bbcode plugin XSS issue. If an application embeds TinyMCE 3.5.8 and accepts untrusted editor input, an attacker may be able to make script run in another user’s browser through application-specific content handling. Exposure is most likely in legacy web applications still bundling TinyMCE 3.5.8 with the bbcode plugin enabled, especially where user-supplied rich text is stored, rendered, or shared with privileged users. Treat this as legacy technical debt with real XSS impact. Prioritize remediation where TinyMCE content is viewed by administrators, customers, or authenticated users, or where stored content can cross trust boundaries. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications for TinyMCE 3.5.8 and bbcode plugin usage.; Check TinyMCE or vendor guidance for the supported upgrade or replacement path.; Disable the bbcode plugin where it is not business-critical..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 25, 2014, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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tinymce-htmlentities-xss(82744)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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