xmldom: DocType `name` Injection Bypasses requireWellFormed

Date Sep 8, 2026
Type Vendor advisory
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product npm ยท @xmldom/xmldom
CVE CVE-2026-83608
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-83608

Summary

xmldom: DocType `name` Injection Bypasses requireWellFormed

Why it matters

GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for @xmldom/xmldom. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 28% percentile.

Operator check

Check whether @xmldom/xmldom is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7. EPSS probability: 0.3%; percentile: 28%.

Sources

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