CVE-2026-92973 Details
Description
ansi2html versions 1.7.0a0 through 1.9.3 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in OSC 8 hyperlink handling that fails to validate or escape URL targets. Attackers controlling ANSI text input can inject javascript: schemes or terminate href attributes to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of pages displaying converted output.
A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in ansi2html versions 1.7.0a0 prior to 1.9.4. The issue arises in the handling of OSC 8 hyperlinks, where the application fails to properly validate or escape URL targets. This vulnerability allows attackers to inject 'javascript:' schemes or disrupt 'href' attributes, enabling the execution of arbitrary scripts on pages that display the converted output.
Users can update to ansi2html version 1.9.4 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Assessed Sep 17, 2026CISA-ADP
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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] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ansi2html | >= 1.7.0a0, < 1.9.4 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 17, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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