CVE-2026-41692 Details
Description
i18nextify is a JavaScript library that adds website internationalization via a script tag, without source code changes. Versions prior to 4.0.8 substitute {{key}} interpolation tokens inside src and href attribute values with the raw string returned by i18next.t(). The substitution logic in src/localize.js (the replaceInside handler) only guards against a duplicated http:// origin prefix — it does not validate the URL scheme of the substituted value. A translated value such as javascript:alert(1) or data:text/html,<script>...</script> is applied unchanged to the live DOM attribute when an attacker can influence the content of a translation file or the translation-backend response — for example, via a compromised translation CDN, user-contributed locales, a MITM on a plain-HTTP backend, or write access to the translation JSON. This issue was patched in version 4.0.8.
A vulnerability in the i18nextify library, affecting versions prior to 4.0.8, allows for improper validation of URL schemes in translated content. The library replaces interpolation tokens in 'src' and 'href' attributes with raw translation strings, without verifying the safety of the URLs. This flaw can be exploited to inject malicious scripts or HTML into the DOM, particularly if an attacker can manipulate the translation source or backend response.
Users can upgrade to i18nextify version 4.0.8 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. The patched version includes a URL-scheme blocklist that removes dangerous prefixes from translated 'href' and 'src' attributes before they are applied to the DOM. For applications with partially trusted translation sources, an optional 'sanitize' hook can be configured to clean HTML content before it is rendered.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
| CWE-94 | Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| i18next i18nextify | < 4.0.8 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 7, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |