CVE-2026-73417: JupyterLab: Cross-site scripting (XSS) via crafted settings file (`overrides.json`)
jupyterlab is an extensible environment for interactive and reproducible computing, based on the Jupyter Notebook Architecture. From 3.3.0 until 4.5.10 and 4.6.2, JupyterLab allows notebook settings to be shared and applied through an overrides.json file using the Import button in the Settings Editor. In packages/notebook-extension/schema/tracker.json and packages/notebook-extension/src/index.ts, the sideBySideLeftMarginOverride and sideBySideRightMarginOverride settings are not properly validated before being inserted into style content, allowing a crafted settings file to contain instructions that execute as code instead of only changing display preferences. A user can import the malicious file, or an attacker with access to a shared settings location can plant an overrides.json that is applied automatically. The embedded code runs with the affected user's access and can read or modify notebooks and files and run code through the notebook server, including on a connected kernel. This issue is fixed in versions 4.5.10 and 4.6.2.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
jupyterlabto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.5.10 - Upgrade
Upgrade
jupyterlabto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.6.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-73417?
CVE-2026-73417 has a risk score of 65, indicating a medium to high severity level.
What vulnerability does CVE-2026-73417 describe?
CVE-2026-73417 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in JupyterLab due to a crafted settings file (`overrides.json`).
How do I fix CVE-2026-73417?
To fix CVE-2026-73417, update JupyterLab to version 4.5.11 or later, or 4.6.3 or later.
What versions of JupyterLab are affected by CVE-2026-73417?
CVE-2026-73417 affects JupyterLab versions from 3.3.0 until 4.5.10 and 4.6.2.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2026-73417?
More information about CVE-2026-73417 can be found in the GitHub security advisories for JupyterLab.