CVE-2024-48910: DOMPurify vulnerable to tampering by prototype polution

Published Oct 31, 2024
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Updated

DOMPurify could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a prototype pollution. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
npm/dompurify<2.4.2
2.4.2
Cure53 DOMPurify<2.4.2
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.3.0, 5.3.1

Event History

Oct 31, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:23 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Apr 27, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-48910?

CVE-2024-48910 is a high severity vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to prototype pollution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-48910?

To fix CVE-2024-48910, upgrade DOMPurify to version 2.4.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-48910?

CVE-2024-48910 affects applications that use the DOMPurify package versions prior to 2.4.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-48910?

CVE-2024-48910 is a prototype pollution vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.

5

Can CVE-2024-48910 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-48910 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated attacker.

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