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Status published
Critical
CVE-2024-51757
Fixes security vulnerability that allowed for server side code to be executed by a <script> tag
Vulnerability Description
happy-dom is a JavaScript implementation of a web browser without its graphical user interface. Versions of happy-dom prior to 15.10.2 may execute code on the host via a script tag. This would execute code in the user context of happy-dom. Users are advised to upgrade to version 15.10.2. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://github.com/capricorn86/happy-dom/security/advisories/GHSA-96g7-g7g9-jxw8
- https://github.com/capricorn86/happy-dom/issues/1585
- https://github.com/capricorn86/happy-dom/pull/1586
- https://github.com/capricorn86/happy-dom/commit/5ee0b1676d4ce20cc2a70d1c9c8d6f1e3f57efac
- https://github.com/capricorn86/happy-dom/commit/d23834c232f1cf5519c9418b073f1dcec6b2f0fd
- https://github.com/capricorn86/happy-dom/releases/tag/v15.10.2
Affected Vendor
capricorn86
View all reports →Affected Software
happy-dom
Vulnerable Versions:
< 15.10.2
Timeline
Official Publish:
November 6th, 2024
Last Modified:
November 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
T1190
Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1059
Command and Scripting Interpreter
Execution
T1505.003
Web Shell
Persistence
T1105
Ingress Tool Transfer
Command and Control
T1565.002
Stored Data Manipulation
Impact
T1189
Drive-by Compromise
Initial Access
T1059.007
JavaScript
Execution
T1539
Steal Web Session Cookie
Collection
T1213
Data from Information Repositories
Collection
T1567
Exfiltration Over Web Service
Exfiltration
T1491.001
Defacement
Impact