CVE-2026-65903: DOMPurify before 3.4.0 contains a logic error in the ADD_TAGS function where short-circuit evaluation allows f

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-65903 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting dompurify. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DOMPurify before 3.4.0 contains a logic error in the ADD_TAGS function where short-circuit evaluation allows forbidden tags to bypass FORBID_TAGS restrictions. Attackers can craft input containing tags listed in FORBID_TAGS that are also added via ADD_TAGS function, causing them to be retained in sanitized output.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-697
Published	2026-07-23
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: cure53

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-23 14:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cure53 dompurify UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.4.0

Fixed in: 3.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 3.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dompurify

Note

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

Exact fixes by distribution

npm · dompurify · FIXED · 3.4.0 · vulnerable: <= 3.3.3 · source

npm install dompurify@">=3.4.0" npm ls dompurify

Fedora 46 · sugar-clock · FIXED · 22.1-17.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-57948849df · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57948849df

Fedora ELN · selinux-policy · FIXED · 45.23-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3668c969a2

Debian 12 · node-dompurify · NO FIX YET

Debian 13 · node-dompurify · NO FIX YET

RHEL 10 · ceph · DEFERRED

RHEL 10 · cockpit-image-builder · DEFERRED

RHEL 10 · grafana · DEFERRED

RHEL 10 · grafana-pcp · DEFERRED

RHEL 8 · grafana · DEFERRED

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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-2026-65903?

dompurify: upgrade to 3.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-65903 being exploited?

CVE-2026-65903 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-2026-65903 affect?

CVE-2026-65903 affects dompurify. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). DOMPurify before 3.4.0 contains a logic error in the ADD_TAGS function where short-circuit evaluation allows forbidden tags to bypass FORBID_TAGS restrictions. Attackers can craft input containing tags listed in FORBID_TAGS that are also ad

How urgent is CVE-2026-65903?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

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