CVE-2026-118258
What it is
i18next-http-backend is a backend layer for i18next that loads translation resources in Node.js, browsers, and Deno. Prior to 4.0.4, interpolateUrl inserts unencoded language and namespace values into loadPath or addPath templates without rejecting ampersand (&), equals (=), or semicolon (;) query separators. When a template places lng or ns in the query string and an attacker controls that value, the attacker can add or override parameters on browser or server-side translation requests, potentially exposing other namespaces or tenants or changing backend behavior through the application's network position and credentials. This vulnerability is the result of an incomplete fix for CVE-2026-41691. This issue is fixed in version 4.0.4.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
- Exploit odds
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 3.7 LOW (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-74
- Record status
- Deferred
Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.7
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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Fix and advisories
- https://github.com/i18next/i18next-http-backend/commit/b0eef9efd425055c554787cef7f878de33bbf510
- https://github.com/i18next/i18next-http-backend/releases/tag/v4.0.4
- https://github.com/i18next/i18next-http-backend/security/advisories/GHSA-3cmx-xjww-583x
- https://github.com/i18next/i18next-http-backend/security/advisories/GHSA-3cmx-xjww-583x
References
- https://github.com/i18next/i18next-http-backend/commit/b0eef9efd425055c554787cef7f878de33bbf510
- https://github.com/i18next/i18next-http-backend/releases/tag/v4.0.4
- https://github.com/i18next/i18next-http-backend/security/advisories/GHSA-3cmx-xjww-583x
- https://github.com/i18next/i18next-http-backend/security/advisories/GHSA-3cmx-xjww-583x