CVE-2026-41692: i18nextify is a JavaScript library that adds website internationalization via a script tag, without source cod

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-41692?

i18nextify: upgrade to 4.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-41692 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41692 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-2026-41692 affect?

CVE-2026-41692 affects i18nextify. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). i18nextify is a JavaScript library that adds website internationalization via a script tag, without source code changes. Versions prior to 4.0.8 substitute {{key}} interpolation tokens inside src and href attribute values with the raw strin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-41692?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-41692 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting i18nextify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

i18nextify is a JavaScript library that adds website internationalization via a script tag, without source code changes. Versions prior to 4.0.8 substitute {{key}} interpolation tokens inside src and href attribute values with the raw string returned by i18next.t(). The substitution logic in src/localize.js (the replaceInside handler) only guards against a duplicated http:// origin prefix — it does not validate the URL scheme of the substituted v

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79, CWE-94
Published	2026-05-07
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: i18next

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-07 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

i18next i18nextify UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.0.8

Fixed in: 4.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy i18nextify || rpm -q i18nextify || i18nextify --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade i18nextify

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade i18nextify

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-41692?

i18nextify: upgrade to 4.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-41692 being exploited?

CVE-2026-41692 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-2026-41692 affect?

CVE-2026-41692 affects i18nextify. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). i18nextify is a JavaScript library that adds website internationalization via a script tag, without source code changes. Versions prior to 4.0.8 substitute {{key}} interpolation tokens inside src and href attribute values with the raw strin

How urgent is CVE-2026-41692?

Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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