Material for MkDocs: DOM XSS in search suggestions via query parameter
Impact
Material for MkDocs 7.2.0 through 9.7.6 contains a DOM-based cross-site scripting vulnerability in the optional search.suggest feature. A crafted q URL parameter could execute JavaScript in the documentation site's origin after user interaction.
Patches
The issue is fixed in Material for MkDocs 9.7.7. Users should upgrade to 9.7.7 or later.
Workarounds
Sites unable to upgrade should disable the search.suggest feature.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python (PyPI) | mkdocs-material | >= 7.2.0, < 9.7.7 | 9.7.7 |
References
- https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/security/advisories/GHSA-xvg9-69gf-fjrf
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73295
- https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/commit/52fb6be8aafe326419f34dc94d3211e7bbfbfb25
- https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material
- https://github.com/squidfunk/mkdocs-material/releases/tag/9.7.7
- https://pypi.org/project/mkdocs-material
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-xvg9-69gf-fjrf
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-79- Platform
- Python (PyPI)
- Package
mkdocs-material- Disclosed
- 03.09.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 15:18
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - PYSEC-2026-3864 - PyPA Advisory Database; CC BY 4.0
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-xvg9-69gf-fjrf - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: mkdocs-material
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