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Security checkJune 08, 2026

Bootstrap Cross-site Scripting vulnerability - bootstrap - GHSA-7mvr-5x2g-wfc8

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Description

In Bootstrap starting in version 2.3.0 and prior to versions 3.4.0 and 4.1.2, XSS is possible in the data-container property of tooltip. This is similar to CVE-2018-14041.

Recommendation

Update the bootstrap package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): **>= 2.3.0, < 3.4.0 >= 4.0.0, < 4.1.2**
  • Patched version(s): **3.4.0 4.1.2**

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