XSS in Bleach when noscript and raw tag whitelisted
Published Mar 24, 2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
XSS in Bleach when noscript and raw tag whitelisted
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QFinch assessment
A [mutation XSS](https://cure53.de/fp170.pdf) affects users calling `bleach.clean` with `noscript` and a raw tag (see below) in the allowed/whitelisted tags option.
Potential impact
A mutation XSS affects users calling bleach.clean with noscript and a raw tag (see below) in the allowed/whitelisted tags option.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- Security advisory ↗
- FEDORA-2020-827b677e15 ↗
- FEDORA-2020-e1fa96c506 ↗
- FEDORA-2020-e9c8bdd1e3 ↗
- www.checkmarx.com ↗
- advisory.checkmarx.net ↗
Record history
Published Mar 24, 2020 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026