CVE-2025-61261 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CKeditor v46.1.0 & Angular v18.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's browser via injecting a crafted payload.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Angular	Angular	18.0.0
Ckeditor	Ckeditor5	46.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/ckeditor/ckeditor5/releases/tag/v46.1.0Release Notes
https://senscybersecurity.nl/cve-2025-61261-explained/ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-61261?

CVE-2025-61261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CKeditor v46.1.0 & Angular v18.0.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of a user's browser via injecting a crafted payload...

How severe is CVE-2025-61261?

CVE-2025-61261 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-61261?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Angular Angular, Ckeditor Ckeditor5.