CVE-2024-45801: Tampering by prototype polution in DOMPurify

Published Sep 16, 2024
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Updated

DOMPurify could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a prototype pollution flaw in depth check. By adding or modifying properties of Object.prototype using a __proto__ or constructor payload, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition on the system.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
npm/dompurify>=3.0.0<3.1.3
3.1.3
npm/dompurify<2.5.4
2.5.4
Cure53 DOMPurify<2.5.4
Cure53 DOMPurify>=3.0.0<3.1.3
IBM Security QRadar EDR<=3.12 - 3.12.23

Event History

Sep 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·08:34 PM
Feb 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45801?

CVE-2024-45801 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for XSS exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45801?

To fix CVE-2024-45801, update DOMPurify to version 3.1.3 or later, or to version 2.5.4 if using an earlier version.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-45801?

CVE-2024-45801 allows attackers to bypass depth checking, leading to potential XSS attacks.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-45801?

CVE-2024-45801 affects users of DOMPurify versions between 3.0.0 and 3.1.3 and those using versions up to 2.5.4.

5

What is DOMPurify in relation to CVE-2024-45801?

DOMPurify is an XSS sanitizer for HTML, MathML, and SVG that is affected by CVE-2024-45801 due to a vulnerability in its nesting depth mechanisms.

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