CVE-2026-73295: Material for MkDocs: DOM XSS in search suggestions via query parameter

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

Material for MkDocs is a powerful documentation framework built on top of MkDocs. From 7.2.0 until 9.7.7, the mountSearchSuggest function in src/templates/assets/javascripts/components/search/suggest/index.ts contains a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability in the optional search.suggest feature that allows a crafted q URL parameter to execute JavaScript in a documentation site's origin after user interaction. This issue is fixed in version 9.7.7.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Material for MkDocs>=7.2.0<9.7.7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Material for MkDocs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.7.7

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-73295?

The severity of CVE-2026-73295 is medium with a base score of 5.4.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-73295?

To fix CVE-2026-73295, upgrade Material for MkDocs to version 9.7.8 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-73295?

CVE-2026-73295 is categorized as a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Which versions of Material for MkDocs are affected by CVE-2026-73295?

CVE-2026-73295 affects Material for MkDocs versions from 7.2.0 to 9.7.7.

5

What component of Material for MkDocs is affected in CVE-2026-73295?

The affected component in CVE-2026-73295 is the mountSearchSuggest function in the search suggest template.

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