PatchTheCVECVE-2021-32854: textAngular is a text editor for Angular.js
CVE-2021-32854 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting textangular. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
textAngular is a text editor for Angular.js. Version 1.5.16 and prior are vulnerable to copy-paste cross-site scripting (XSS). For this particular type of XSS, the victim needs to be fooled into copying a malicious payload into the text editor. There are no known patches.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 57%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2023-02-21 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-32854?
textangular: upgrade to newer than 1.5.16. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-32854 being exploited?
CVE-2021-32854 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-32854 affect?
CVE-2021-32854 affects textangular. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). textAngular is a text editor for Angular.js. Version 1.5.16 and prior are vulnerable to copy-paste cross-site scripting (XSS). For this particular type of XSS, the victim needs to be fooled into copying a malicious payload into the text edi
How urgent is CVE-2021-32854?
Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference