CVE-2026-34601
April 3, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
7.5
High
Description
xmldom is a pure JavaScript W3C standard-based (XML DOM Level 2 Core) `DOMParser` and `XMLSerializer` module. In xmldom versions 0.6.0 and prior and @xmldom/xmldom prior to versions 0.8.12 and 0.9.9, xmldom/xmldom allows attacker-controlled strings containing the CDATA terminator ]]> to be inserted into a CDATASection node. During serialization, XMLSerializer emitted the CDATA content verbatim without rejecting or safely splitting the terminator. As a result, data intended to remain text-only became active XML markup in the serialized output, enabling XML structure injection and downstream business-logic manipulation. This issue has been patched in xmldom version 0.6.0 and @xmldom/xmldom versions 0.8.12 and 0.9.9.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Xmldom |
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| @xmldom |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-91
XML Injection (aka Blind XPath Injection)
The product does not properly neutralize special elements that are used in XML, allowing attackers to modify the syntax, content, or commands of the XML before it is processed by an end system.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | xmldom | xmldom | 0.6.0 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | @xmldom | xmldom | <0.8.12 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | @xmldom | xmldom | <0.9.9 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: NONE
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Timeline
Published: April 2, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified: April 3, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified: April 3, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
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