Microsoft · serialize-javascript 7.0.1 before 7.1.3 XSS via unescaped </script in function body
Affects MicrosoftSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 2.3 Low : upgrade to 7.1.3 when convenient.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 10:37 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 2.3 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 4.7 |
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 13% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.1.3
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 23 Oct 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade serialize-javascript to 7.1.3.
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
Users should upgrade serialize-javascript to version 7.1.3 or later where this vulnerability is fixed. Since no vendor advisory or patch links are provided, confirm patch availability from official sources before applying updates.
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in serialize-javascript versions 7.0.1 before 7.1.3 due to unescaped </script sequences in function bodies. This flaw could allow injection of malicious scripts when untrusted data is serialized and rendered in a web context.