CVE-2024-45389: Pagefind, a fully static search library, initializes its dynamic JavaScript and WebAssembly files relative to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45389?

pagefind: upgrade to 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-45389 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45389 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-45389 affect?

CVE-2024-45389 affects pagefind. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Pagefind, a fully static search library, initializes its dynamic JavaScript and WebAssembly files relative to the location of the first script the user loads. This information is gathered by looking up the value of `document.currentScript.s

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-45389?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45389 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting pagefind. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pagefind, a fully static search library, initializes its dynamic JavaScript and WebAssembly files relative to the location of the first script the user loads. This information is gathered by looking up the value of `document.currentScript.src`. Prior to Pagefind version 1.1.1, it is possible to "clobber" this lookup with otherwise benign HTML on the page. This will cause `document.currentScript.src` to resolve as an external domain, which will th

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-09-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: pagefind

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pagefind pagefind UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.1 · 1.1.1 alpha0 · 1.1.1 alpha1 · 1.1.1 alpha2 · 1.1.1 alpha3 · 1.1.1 alpha4

Fixed in: 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pagefind || rpm -q pagefind || pagefind --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pagefind

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pagefind

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2024-45389?

pagefind: upgrade to 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45389 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45389 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-2024-45389 affect?

CVE-2024-45389 affects pagefind. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Pagefind, a fully static search library, initializes its dynamic JavaScript and WebAssembly files relative to the location of the first script the user loads. This information is gathered by looking up the value of `document.currentScript.s

How urgent is CVE-2024-45389?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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