CVE-2018-9861: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2018-9861: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Enhanced Image (aka image2) plugin for CKEditor (in version...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Enhanced Image (aka image2) plugin for CKEditor (in versions 4.5.10 through 4.9.1; fixed in 4.9.2), as used in Drupal 8 before 8.4.7 and 8.5.x before 8.5.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script through a crafted IMG element.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 07:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This vulnerability lets an attacker place malicious script through image content handled by CKEditor’s Enhanced Image plugin. The bundle identifies affected CKEditor versions and Drupal 8 releases. Business risk is highest where untrusted users can create or edit rich content viewed by staff, customers, or administrators. Exposure is likely in web applications using CKEditor’s Enhanced Image plugin, especially the cited Drupal 8 versions. Other products may be affected when they embed vulnerable CKEditor versions. Confirm by checking application dependencies, editor plugins, and vendor advisories. Treat as a scheduled but firm remediation item for internet-facing or user-content systems. Escalate priority if administrators or customers view content submitted by untrusted users, because XSS can affect sessions, trust, and application integrity. Mitigation focus: Upgrade CKEditor deployments using image2 to version 4.9.2 or later.; Update Drupal 8 to 8.4.7, 8.5.2, or later supported releases.; Inventory products that bundle CKEditor and check their vendor advisories..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 19, 2018, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor-dev/blob/master/CHANGES.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.drupal.org/sa-core-2018-003CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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