REDHAT-BUG-2488565: XSS

Published Jun 12, 2026
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Updated

ApostropheCMS is an open-source Node.js content management system, and sanitize-html provides a simple HTML sanitizer with a clear API. Under the default configuration, versions of sanitize-html prior to 2.17.4 can turn attacker-controlled content inside a disallowed xmp element into live HTML or JavaScript. This is a sanitizer bypass in the default disallowedTagsMode: 'discard' path and can lead to stored XSS in applications that render sanitized output back to users. Version 2.17.4 patches the issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
npm/sanitize-html<2.17.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade sanitize-html to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.17.4

Event History

Jun 12, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2488565?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2488565 is classified as high, with a score of 7.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2488565?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2488565, update the sanitize-html package to version 2.17.4 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is identified in REDHAT-BUG-2488565?

REDHAT-BUG-2488565 identifies a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2488565?

The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-2488565 is npm/sanitize-html.

5

What are the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-2488565?

The risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-2488565 include the potential for an attacker to execute malicious scripts through improperly handled HTML content.

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