CVE-2026-53608 Details
Description
ApostropheCMS is an open-source Node.js content management system. Versions up to and including 1.4.2 of the `@apostrophecms/seo` package injects the Google Analytics Tracking ID (`seoGoogleTrackingId`) and Google Tag Manager ID (`seoGoogleTagManager`) directly into `<script>` tag bodies using JavaScript template literals without any sanitization or validation. Any user with editor-level access (the default role for content managers) can set these fields to a malicious value, resulting in stored XSS that executes on every page for every visitor of the site. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the ApostropheCMS @apostrophecms/seo package, affecting versions prior to 1.4.2. The vulnerability arises because the package injects Google Analytics Tracking IDs and Google Tag Manager IDs directly into the bodies of <script> tags using JavaScript template literals, without any sanitization or validation. This flaw allows users with editor-level access to insert malicious scripts that execute on every page, for every visitor.
To address this vulnerability, validate the tracking ID fields against expected formats before storing them, and escape values before inserting them into script bodies.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Jun 12, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/security/advisories/GHSA-wf43-fpp3-cf65 | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://github.com/apostrophecms/apostrophe/security/advisories/GHSA-wf43-fpp3-cf65 | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ApostropheCMS | All versions |
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| ApostropheCMS SEO | <= 1.4.2 (semver) |
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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 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |