CVE-2024-47875: DOMPurify nesting-based mXSS

Published Oct 11, 2024
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Updated

DOMPurify is a DOM-only, super-fast, uber-tolerant XSS sanitizer for HTML, MathML and SVG. DOMpurify was vulnerable to nesting-based mXSS. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.5.0 and 3.1.3.

Other sources

DOMpurify was vulnerable to nesting-based mXSS

fixed by 0ef5e537 (2.x) and merge 943

Backporter should be aware of GHSA-mmhx-hmjr-r674 (CVE-2024-45801) when cherry-picking

POC is avaible under test

— GitHub

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
npm/dompurify>=3.0.0<3.1.3
3.1.3
npm/dompurify<2.5.0
2.5.0
Cure53 DOMPurify<2.5.0
Cure53 DOMPurify>=3.0.0<3.1.3
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.3.0, 5.3.1
debian/cacti<1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u2
1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u2
debian/cacti<1.2.26+ds1-1
1.2.26+ds1-1
debian/cacti<1.2.26+ds1-1
1.2.26+ds1-1
debian/node-dompurify<2.4.1+dfsg+~2.4.0-2
2.4.1+dfsg+~2.4.0-2
debian/node-dompurify<3.1.6+dfsg+~3.0.5-1
3.1.6+dfsg+~3.0.5-1
debian/node-dompurify<3.1.6+dfsg+~3.0.5-1
3.1.6+dfsg+~3.0.5-1
debian/cacti
1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u51.2.30+ds1-11.2.31+ds1-4
debian/node-dompurify
2.4.1+dfsg+~2.4.0-2+deb12u12.4.1+dfsg+~2.4.0-23.1.7+dfsg+~3.0.5-23.4.17+dfsg-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade npm/dompurify to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade npm/dompurify to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.0
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/cacti to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/cacti to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.26+ds1-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/node-dompurify to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.1+dfsg+~2.4.0-2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/node-dompurify to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.6+dfsg+~3.0.5-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/cacti to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.2.24+ds1-1+deb12u5Fixed in 1.2.30+ds1-1Fixed in 1.2.31+ds1-4
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/node-dompurify to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.4.1+dfsg+~2.4.0-2+deb12u1Fixed in 2.4.1+dfsg+~2.4.0-2Fixed in 3.1.7+dfsg+~3.0.5-2Fixed in 3.4.17+dfsg-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade DOMPurify to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.0
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade DOMPurify to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3

Event History

Oct 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:27 PM
Sep 2, 2025
Exploit Published
via GitHub·02:50 PM
Apr 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47875?

The severity of CVE-2024-47875 is classified as high due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47875?

To fix CVE-2024-47875, update DOMPurify to version 2.5.0 or 3.1.3 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-47875?

CVE-2024-47875 is a nesting-based mXSS vulnerability affecting the DOMPurify library.

4

What versions of DOMPurify are affected by CVE-2024-47875?

CVE-2024-47875 affects DOMPurify versions between 3.0.0 and 3.1.2, as well as versions below 2.5.0.

5

Is CVE-2024-47875 a critical vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2024-47875 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the risk of executing malicious scripts.

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