What is GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6?

Hugo's default code-block renderer wrote the Markdown code-fence language / info-string into the ` ` wrapper without HTML escaping. A fence info-string containing a quote and a ` ` payload breaks out of the attribute and injects a live script element. This is not an issue if you fully trust every file under /content and every content adapter you load.

How severe is GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6?

No CVSS score has been assigned to GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 yet. Review the advisory details and affected package list to assess your exposure.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6?

GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 affects the following packages: github.com/gohugoio/hugo (Go). Ecosystems affected: Go.

How do I fix GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6?

Update github.com/gohugoio/hugo to 0.163.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 in my Go dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/gohugoio/hugo, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

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.

Is GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6?

GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 0.3%, placing it in the 23th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6?

GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 is classified as Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

When was GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 was published on June 19, 2026 and was last updated on July 24, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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Hugo: XSS via unescaped code-fence language in default code block rendererGHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6

GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in github.com/gohugoio/hugo. A fix is available for github.com/gohugoio/hugo — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asCVE-2026-58402GO-2026-5569

Published

Jun 19, 2026

Updated

Jul 24, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Oct 27, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation observed yet

CISA’s own triage has not observed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code for this CVE as of its last assessment.

Exploitation and automatability from CISA’s SSVC triage for GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6.

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

0.3%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs23th percentile — riskier than 23% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

Real-World Exposure

1 pkg affected

🐹github.com/gohugoio/hugo

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Go packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Hugo's default code-block renderer wrote the Markdown code-fence language / info-string into the <code class="language-…" data-lang="…"> wrapper without HTML escaping. A fence info-string containing a quote and a <script> payload breaks out of the attribute and injects a live script element.

This is not an issue if you fully trust every file under /content and every content adapter you load.

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐹Go	`github.com/gohugoio/hugo`	≥ 0.60.0&&< 0.163.3	0.163.3`go get github.com/gohugoio/hugo@v0.163.3`

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

hugogohugo

≥ 0.60.0 && < 0.163.3

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/gohugoio/hugo, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update github.com/gohugoio/hugo to 0.163.3 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-q76j-gcg9-vxc6 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.

Fixing This On Your OS

If you run this on a Linux distribution, patch through your package manager against the distro's own security advisory below — it tracks the exact backported fix for your release, which can ship on a different timeline (and sometimes a different severity) than the upstream project.

Red HatModerate

Product	Fixed in	Advisory
Red Hat Hardened Images	`hugo-main-0.163.3-0.1.hum1`	RHSA-2026:36862

Frequently Asked Questions

Hugo's default code-block renderer wrote the Markdown code-fence language / info-string into the `<code class="language-…" data-lang="…">` wrapper without HTML escaping. A fence info-string containing a quote and a `<script>` payload breaks out of the attribute and injects a live script element. This is not an issue if you fully trust every file under /content and every content adapter you load.

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