Vega vulnerable to arbitrary code execution when clicking href linksGHSA-cp47-r258-q626
Fix: vega/vega#1892GHSA-cp47-r258-q626 is a remote code execution vulnerability in vega. A fix is available for vega — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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veganpmDescription
Vega is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution when clicking href links. Versions 5.4.1 and 4.5.1 contain a patch.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📦npm | vega | ≥ 5.0.0&&< 5.4.1 | 5.4.1npm install vega@5.4.1 |
| 📦npm | vega | all versions | 4.5.1npm install vega@4.5.1 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for vega, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update vega to 5.4.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-cp47-r258-q626 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-cp47-r258-q626 in your dependencies?
Find it across npm, including transitive dependencies.