CVE-2026-97711: yahoo serialize-javascript · Cross-site Scripting
Affects yahoo serialize-javascriptSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.3 Low : upgrade to 7.1.2 when convenient.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:25 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.1.2
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade yahoo serialize-javascript to 7.1.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| yahooserialize-javascript | Affected
| Fixed in
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npmserialize-javascriptpkg:npm/serialize-javascriptOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Upgrade serialize-javascript to version 7.1.2 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is required as the fix fully addresses the issue.
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the serialize-javascript library versions from 7.1.1 up to but not including 7.1.2. The issue arises when function values are serialized and embedded in script elements, allowing attacker-controlled script-closing tags to prematurely terminate the script and cause subsequent content to be interpreted as HTML, enabling XSS. Ordinary data values and JSON outputs are not affected. This vulnerability is fixed in version 7.1.2.