CVE-2026-44897

Mistune is a Python Markdown parser with renderers and plugins. Prior to 3.2.1, HTMLRenderer.heading() builds the opening <hN> tag by string-concatenating the id attribute value directly into the HTML — with no call to escape(), safe_entity(), or any other sanitisation function. A double-quote character " in the id value terminates the attribute, allowing an attacker to inject arbitrary additional attributes (event handlers, src=, href=, etc.) into the heading element. This vulnerability is fixed in 3.2.1.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:mistune_project:mistune:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

28 May 2026, 13:42

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time Mistune Project mistune
Mistune Project
CPE cpe:2.3:a:mistune_project:mistune:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References () https://github.com/lepture/mistune/releases/tag/v3.2.1 - () https://github.com/lepture/mistune/releases/tag/v3.2.1 - Product, Release Notes
References () https://github.com/lepture/mistune/security/advisories/GHSA-v87v-83h2-53w7 - () https://github.com/lepture/mistune/security/advisories/GHSA-v87v-83h2-53w7 - Exploit, Vendor Advisory

26 May 2026, 21:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-26 21:16

Updated : 2026-05-28 13:42


NVD link : CVE-2026-44897

Mitre link : CVE-2026-44897

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-44897


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Products Affected

mistune_project

  • mistune
CWE
CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')