CVE-2024-34392: libxmljs is vulnerable to a type confusion vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted XML while invoking t

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HIGH 8.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-34392 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting libxmljs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libxmljs is vulnerable to a type confusion vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted XML while invoking the namespaces() function (which invokes _wrap__xmlNode_nsDef_get()) on a grand-child of a node that refers to an entity. This vulnerability can lead to denial of service and remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-843
Published	2024-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): JFrog · Vendor: libxmljs project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-05-02 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libxmljs project libxmljs UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.11

Fixed in: 1.0.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls libxmljs

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.11

npm install libxmljs@">=1.0.11"

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-34392?

libxmljs: upgrade to 1.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-34392 being exploited?

CVE-2024-34392 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-2024-34392 affect?

CVE-2024-34392 affects libxmljs. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). libxmljs is vulnerable to a type confusion vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted XML while invoking the namespaces() function (which invokes _wrap__xmlNode_nsDef_get()) on a grand-child of a node that refers to an entity. This vuln

How urgent is CVE-2024-34392?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-25341 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability exists in the libxmljs 1.0.11 when parsing a specially crafted XML document
CVE-2024-34391 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE libxmljs is vulnerable to a type confusion vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted XML while invoking a

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