PatchTheCVECVE-2023-22461: The `sanitize-svg` package, a small SVG sanitizer to prevent cross-site scripting attacks, uses a deny-list-pa
CVE-2023-22461 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting sanitize-svg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The `sanitize-svg` package, a small SVG sanitizer to prevent cross-site scripting attacks, uses a deny-list-pattern to sanitize SVGs to prevent XSS. In doing so, literal `<script>`-tags and on-event handlers were detected in versions prior to 0.4.0. As a result, downstream software that relies on `sanitize-svg` and expects resulting SVGs to be safe, may be vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability was addressed in v0.4.0. There are n
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-22461?
sanitize-svg: upgrade to 0.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-22461 being exploited?
CVE-2023-22461 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-22461 affect?
CVE-2023-22461 affects sanitize-svg. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). The `sanitize-svg` package, a small SVG sanitizer to prevent cross-site scripting attacks, uses a deny-list-pattern to sanitize SVGs to prevent XSS. In doing so, literal `<script>`-tags and on-event handlers were detected in versions prior
How urgent is CVE-2023-22461?
Priority 44/100. High severity; Public exploit reference