dom-sanitizer: Permissive List of Allowed Inputs
CVE-2026-103687 is a high-severity permissive list of allowed inputs vulnerability in dom-sanitizer from Rhukster, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected dom-sanitizer versions: 1.0.0; 1.0.1; 1.0.2, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of dom-sanitizer you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on github.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhukster | dom-sanitizer | 1.0.0; 1.0.1; 1.0.2; 1.0.3; 1.0.4; 1.0.5; 1.0.6; 1.0.7; and 8 more ranges | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- LowSome restricted data can be read.
- Integrity
- LowLimited modification of data is possible.
- Availability
- LowPerformance or availability is reduced.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L. Scored by CNA (vuldb.com).
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | 5.5 | Medium | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.3 | High | CNA (vuldb.com) |
| CVSS 2.0 | 7.5 | High | CNA (vuldb.com) |
Official description
A vulnerability has been found in rhukster dom-sanitizer up to 1.0.15. The affected element is the function url of the file src/DOMSanitizer.php of the component SVG Sanitization. Such manipulation leads to incomplete blacklist. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.0.16 is sufficient to fix this issue. The name of the patch is 139c46c3d7c9bc81542b7b5a58d5cde5d0e0195a. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Permissive List of Allowed Inputs
The product implements a protection mechanism that relies on a list of inputs (or properties of inputs) that are explicitly allowed by policy because the inputs are assumed to be safe, but the list is too permissive - that is, it allows an input that is unsafe, leading to resultant weaknesses.
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Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
References
Patches and release notes
Other references
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