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XSS in TinyMCE sanitizer via improper SVG namespace scope handling

IdentifiersCVE-2026-47760CWE-79· Improper Neutralization of Input…

CVE-2026-47760 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in TinyMCE, the open source rich text editor. It affects versions 6.8.0 through versions before 7.1.0. The flaw is in the core sanitizer and is caused by improper SVG namespace scope handling. According to the provided advisory context, a crafted payload using nested SVG or other nested elements can bypass attribute sanitization, allowing attacker-controlled script execution in rendered content.

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Successful exploitation allows arbitrary JavaScript execution in the context of the affected application page, resulting in cross-site scripting. This can enable session compromise, theft of sensitive data accessible to the browser, unauthorized actions on behalf of the victim user, and integrity impact on rendered application content. The provided CVSS context indicates scope change with high confidentiality and integrity impact and no stated availability impact.

Mitigation

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No official workaround is available in the provided content. Until patched, reduce exposure by preventing untrusted users from supplying HTML/SVG content to TinyMCE-rendered contexts, applying strict server-side sanitization independent of the editor, and using browser-enforced controls such as a restrictive Content Security Policy where feasible.

Remediation

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Upgrade TinyMCE to version 7.1.0 or later, which contains the fix for the sanitizer namespace-handling issue. If operating on a supported branch with vendor-provided patched releases, deploy the vendor fix that addresses CVE-2026-47760.
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