CVE-2025-27108

Cross-site Scripting vulnerability due to improper use of string.replace in dom-expressions

Description

dom-expressions is a Fine-Grained Runtime for Performant DOM Rendering. In affected versions the use of javascript's `.replace()` opens up to potential Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities with the special replacement patterns beginning with `$`. Particularly, when the attributes of `Meta` tag from solid-meta are user-defined, attackers can utilise the special replacement patterns, either `$'` or `$\`` to achieve XSS. The solid-meta package has this issue since it uses `useAffect` and context providers, which injects the used assets in the html header. "dom-expressions" uses `.replace()` to insert the assets, which is vulnerable to the special replacement patterns listed above. This effectively means that if the attributes of an asset tag contained user-controlled data, it would be vulnerable to XSS. For instance, there might be meta tags for the open graph protocol in a user profile page, but if attackers set the user query to some payload abusing `.replace()`, then they could execute arbitrary javascript in the victim's web browser. Moreover, it could be stored and cause more problems. This issue has been addressed in version 0.39.5 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: ryansolid dom-expressions
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27108?
CVE-2025-27108 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-27108?
To fix CVE-2025-27108, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-27108 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-27108 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-27108?
CVE-2025-27108 affects ryansolid dom-expressions.
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