# CVE-2024-21501: node-sanitize-html: Versions of the package sanitize-html before 2.12.1 are vulnerable to Information Exposure when used on the backend a...

CVE-2024-21501 is fixed in node-sanitize-html on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-21501, released February 24, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-21501
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.3 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0103
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 24, 2024

## Description

Versions of the package sanitize-html before 2.12.1 are vulnerable to Information Exposure when used on the backend and with the style attribute allowed, allowing enumeration of files in the system (including project dependencies). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gather details about the file system structure and dependencies of the targeted server.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | node-sanitize-html Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.13.0+~2.11.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-21501](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-21501.md) | Feb 24, 2024 |
| Linux | node-sanitize-html Debian 14 | 2.13.0+~2.11.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-21501](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-21501.md) | Feb 24, 2024 |

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