# CVE-2026-92973: python-ansi2html: ansi2html versions 1.7.0a0 through 1.9.3 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in OSC 8 hyperlink handling tha...

CVE-2026-92973 is fixed in python-ansi2html on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-92973 (version 1.9.5-1), released September 21, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-92973
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0039
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 17, 2026

## Description

ansi2html versions 1.7.0a0 through 1.9.3 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in OSC 8 hyperlink handling that fails to validate or escape URL targets. Attackers controlling ANSI text input can inject javascript: schemes or terminate href attributes to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of pages displaying converted output.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python-ansi2html Debian 14 | 1.9.5-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-92973](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-92973.md) | Sep 21, 2026 |

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