Docassemble HTML and javascript injection

Answer in brief

CVE-2024-27290 records a Medium severity (CVSS 6.1) vulnerability in Docassemble HTML and javascript injection. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps docassemble-webapp (pypi). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Feb 29, 2024Updated Sep 10, 2026Source checked Sep 10, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 10, 2026Material review Sep 10, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Medium · CVSS 6.1
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Available

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 6.1. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps docassemble-webapp (pypi). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
docassemble-webapppypi	>=0 <1.4.97	1.4.97

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for docassemble-webapp.
Review the reported fix. Update docassemble-webapp to 1.4.97 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Feb 29, 2024
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Source modified
Sep 10, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 10, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

### Impact A user could type HTML into a field, including the field for the user's name, and then that HTML could be displayed on the screen as HTML. The HTML can also contain `<script>` tags allowing JavaScript to execute on the page. ### Patches The vulnerability has been patched in version 1.4.97 of the master branch. The Docker image on docker.io has been patched. ### Workarounds If upgrading is not possible, manually apply the changes of [4801ac7](https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/commit/4801ac7ff7c90df00ac09523077930cdb6dea2aa) and restart the server (e.g., by pressing Save on the Configuration screen). ### Credit The vulnerability was discovered by Riyush Ghimire (@richighimi). ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [docassemble](https://github.com/jhpyle/docassemble/issues) * Join the [Slack channel](https://join.slack.com/t/docassemble/shared_invite/zt-2cspzjo9j-YyE7SrLmi5muAvnPv~Bz~A) * Email us at [email protected]

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