svgdotjs svg.js npm Package API EventTarget.on prototype pollution
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · Low
- Fix status
- Deferred Red Hat: fix deferred
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-94.
Summary
A vulnerability was found in svgdotjs svg.js up to 3.2.5. This affects the function EventTarget.on of the file svgdotjs/svg.js of the component npm Package API. Performing a manipulation results in improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes. The attack may be initiated remotely. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Multicluster Engine for Kubernetes | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
| Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes 2 | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-15697
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qf73-72gv-hc6j
Sources
- CVE-2026-15697 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-15697 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qf73-72gv-hc6j · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-15697 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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