CVE-2026-121447
svg-sanitizer before 1.1.0 XSS via animateTransform on Safari
Description
svg-sanitizer before 1.1.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass sanitization by placing javascript: URLs in the animateTransform values attribute. Attackers can upload crafted SVG files whose animateTransform targets the href attribute, executing arbitrary JavaScript when Safari users click the link.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 3, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 3, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-121447
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update svg-sanitizer to version 1.1.0 or later.
- Avoid processing untrusted SVG files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-121447.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/darylldoyle/svg-sanitizer/security/advisories/GHSA-q546-85r6-f39q | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/svg-sanitizer-before-1.1.0-xss-via-animatetransform-on-safari |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-121447 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-121447
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description svg-sanitizer before 1.1.0 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass sanitization by placing javascript: URLs in the animateTransform values attribute. Attackers can upload crafted SVG files whose animateTransform targets the href attribute, executing arbitrary JavaScript when Safari users click the link. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/121xxx/CVE-2026-121447.json">CVE-2026-121447</a> Added Reference https://github.com/darylldoyle/svg-sanitizer/security/advisories/GHSA-q546-85r6-f39q Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/svg-sanitizer-before-1.1.0-xss-via-animatetransform-on-safari