CVE-2024-53388 mavo DOM Clobbering vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via DOM Clobbering in the Mavo library by supplying crafted HTML elements.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-53388?
CVE-2024-53388 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A DOM Clobbering vulnerability in mavo v0.3.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via supplying a crafted HTML element.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-53388?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including mavo. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
mavo npm | All versions to 0.3.2 | None |
mavo npm | All versions to 0.3.2 | None |
Products include Mavo Mavo.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53388?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-53388 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-53388 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-53388 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3mf5-r4hg-hfx9.