dompurify vulnerable to Cross-site ScriptingGHSA-h6p3-p4vx-wr8q
GHSA-h6p3-p4vx-wr8q is a security vulnerability in dompurify. A fix is available for dompurify — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
dompurify prior to version 2.2.3 is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting problem caused by nested headlines.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | dompurify | all versions | 2.2.3pip install --upgrade 'dompurify==2.2.3' |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for dompurify, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update dompurify to 2.2.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-h6p3-p4vx-wr8q is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Escape or sanitise the affected output on the server side rather than relying on client-side filtering, and add a Content-Security-Policy that blocks inline script execution so injected markup cannot run even if it reaches the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-h6p3-p4vx-wr8q in your dependencies?
Find it across PyPI, including transitive dependencies.