Highcharts: `javascript:` URL in credits.href runs script on click
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-118251
Summary
Highcharts: `javascript:` URL in credits.href runs script on click
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for highcharts. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 38% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether highcharts is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.4. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 38%.
Sources
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