CVE-2026-73295
Received Received - Intake

DOM XSS in Material for MkDocs Search Suggest Feature

Publication date: 2026-08-12

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: GitHub, Inc.

Description
Material for MkDocs is a powerful documentation framework built on top of MkDocs. From 7.2.0 until 9.7.7, the mountSearchSuggest function in src/templates/assets/javascripts/components/search/suggest/index.ts contains a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability in the optional search.suggest feature that allows a crafted q URL parameter to execute JavaScript in a documentation site's origin after user interaction. This issue is fixed in version 9.7.7.

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Published
2026-08-12
Last Modified
2026-08-12
Generated
2026-08-12
AI Q&A
2026-08-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-73295
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57321

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Vendor Product Version / Range
mkdocs material From 7.2.0 (inc) to 9.7.7 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-73295 is a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Material for MkDocs versions 7.2.0 through 9.7.6. It affects the optional search.suggest feature where a crafted URL parameter named 'q' can execute malicious JavaScript in the documentation site's origin after user interaction.

Detection Guidance

Check Material for MkDocs version with: pip show mkdocs-material. If version is between 7.2.0 and 9.7.6, the system is vulnerable. Inspect web server logs for requests containing the crafted 'q' URL parameter in search.suggest feature.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of your documentation site. This could lead to theft of session cookies, data exfiltration, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of users who interact with the search suggestions.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade to Material for MkDocs version 9.7.7 or later. Alternatively, disable the search.suggest feature in MkDocs configuration until upgrade is completed.

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