Tag1 Introduces CKEditor 5 Support for Drupal 7 Amid EOL Security Concerns

Tag1 Consulting has launched full support for CKEditor 5 in Drupal 7 as part of its Drupal 7 Extended Support (D7ES) service. This move addresses the security vulnerabilities posed by the end-of-life (EOL) status of CKEditor 4.x, which stopped receiving community support and security patches in June 2023. As a response, Tag1's D7ES service now offers free access to the new CKEditor 5 module for all subscribers, enabling a smooth transition from CKEditor 4 while providing the latest features, improved functionality, and ongoing security updates. The CKEditor 5 module is exclusively available to D7ES users, and Tag1 advises testing configurations to ensure compatibility. More information about the service and features can be found at D7ES.Tag1.com.

The D7ES CKEditor 5 module introduces all standard CKEditor 5 plugins, along with essential additions for image and file support. These features were ported from the Backdrop CMS implementation to ensure compatibility for Drupal 7 users. For Pantheon.io users, Tag1 is the exclusive provider of D7ES services. Pantheon customers automatically receive access to the self-service version of Tag1 D7ES at no additional cost, with options to upgrade to premium or enterprise plans through the Tag1 website at D7ES.Tag1.com/plans. The D7ES service also provides security patches for all Drupal core and contributed modules in use, including the new CKEditor 5 module.

Tag1 acknowledges that sites using custom CKEditor 4 plugins may require additional effort to ensure compatibility with CKEditor 5. The complexity of the migration depends on the specifics of the customizations, and Tag1's Consulting team is available to assist users with this process. Led by Managing Director Michael Meyers, Tag1's initiative aims to provide Drupal 7 site owners with a secure and modernized content editing experience, helping them navigate Drupal 7's end-of-life, which is set for January 2025. For more details on the service, users can visit D7ES.Tag1.com.