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Security checkFebruary 04, 2026

Qwik SSR XSS via Unsafe Virtual Node Serialization

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Description

Description A Cross-site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability in Qwik.js’ server-side rendering virtual attribute serialization allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary web scripts into server-rendered pages via virtual attributes. Successful exploitation permits script execution in a victim’s browser in the context of the affected origin.

Recommendation

Update the @builder.io/qwik-city package to the latest compatible version. Followings are version details:

  • Affected version(s): < 1.19.0
  • Patched version(s): 1.19.0

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