CVE-2025-48939: tarteaucitron.js vulnerable to DOM Clobbering via document.currentScript

Published Jul 3, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was identified in tarteaucitron.js where document.currentScript was accessed without verifying that it referenced an actual <script> element. If an attacker injected an HTML element such as:

<img name="currentScript" src="https://malicious.example.com">

it could clobber the document.currentScript property. This causes the script to resolve incorrectly to an <img> element instead of the <script> tag, leading to unexpected behavior or failure to load the script path correctly.

This issue arises because in some browser environments, named DOM elements (e.g., name="currentScript") become properties on the global document object.

Impact An attacker with control over the HTML could exploit this to change the CDN domain of tarteaucitron.

Fix https://github.com/AmauriC/tarteaucitron.js/commit/230a3b69d363837acfa895823d841e0608826ba3 The issue was resolved by verifying that document.currentScript is an instance of HTMLScriptElement. If not, the script now falls back safely to the last <script> tag on the page.

Other sources

tarteaucitron.js is a compliant and accessible cookie banner. Prior to version 1.22.0, a vulnerability was identified in tarteaucitron.js where document.currentScript was accessed without verifying that it referenced an actual <script> element. If an attacker injected an HTML element, it could clobber the document.currentScript property. This causes the script to resolve incorrectly to an element instead of the <script> tag, leading to unexpected behavior or failure to load the script path correctly. This issue arises because in some browser environments, named DOM elements become properties on the global document object. An attacker with control over the HTML could exploit this to change the CDN domain of tarteaucitron. This issue has been patched in version 1.22.0.

— MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
tarteaucitron.js tarteaucitron.js<1.22.0
npm/tarteaucitronjs<1.22.0
1.22.0
Amauri Tarteaucitronjs Node.js<1.22.0

Event History

Jul 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48939?

CVE-2025-48939 has a medium severity rating due to potential security risks associated with improper handling of script elements.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-48939?

To fix CVE-2025-48939, upgrade to tarteaucitron.js version 1.22.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-48939?

CVE-2025-48939 is a JavaScript vulnerability that involves improper access to document.currentScript.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2025-48939?

CVE-2025-48939 affects tarteaucitron.js versions prior to 1.22.0.

5

Can attackers exploit CVE-2025-48939?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2025-48939 by injecting malicious HTML elements that exploit the vulnerability.

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