Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Angular versions before the listed fixes can mishandle certain SVG script link attributes, creating an XSS risk. In business terms, a vulnerable app could let attacker-controlled content run in a user’s browser if the required conditions are met. The source bundle provides fixes but no evidence of active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority dependency upgrade for internet-facing Angular applications. The issue can affect browser-side trust and data integrity, but current evidence in the bundle does not support emergency active-exploitation handling.
Technical view
CVE-2026-22610 is a CWE-79 issue in Angular’s Template Compiler sanitization schema. It fails to treat SVG <script> href and xlink:href attributes as Resource URL contexts. Fixed versions are 19.2.18, 20.3.16, 21.0.7, and 21.1.0-rc.0.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to applications built with affected Angular versions, especially where SVG-related template content or attacker-influenced values may be rendered. The bundle references Siemens advisories, but does not provide enough detail here to name specific Siemens product exposure.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector indicates network access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and user interaction. The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of in-the-wild exploitation, so active exploitation should not be assumed.
Researcher notes
Focus analysis on Angular compiler sanitization behavior for SVG script href and xlink:href attributes. Avoid assuming exploitability in every Angular app; practical exposure depends on version, template usage, and attacker control of rendered data.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Angular to 19.2.18, 20.3.16, 21.0.7, 21.1.0-rc.0, or later.
- Prioritize public-facing Angular applications and apps handling untrusted user content.
- Check Angular’s advisory and vendor guidance for any version-specific upgrade notes.
- Track referenced Siemens advisories if your environment uses Siemens products.
- Retest affected user-facing workflows after upgrading Angular.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Angular versions from dependency manifests, lockfiles, and SBOMs.
- Compare each application against the affected version ranges in the CVE record.
- Confirm CI builds use the patched Angular compiler version.
- Review routes or components that render SVG or user-controlled template data.
- Verify no production deployment still references vulnerable Angular builds.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.5 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——GitHub_MVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.5HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/angular/angular/security/advisories/GHSA-jrmj-c5cx-3cw6CVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/angular/angular/pull/66318CVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/angular/angular/commit/91dc91bae4a1bbefc58bef6ef739d0e02ab44d56CVE reference, GitHub_M · x_refsource_MISC
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-485750.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-253495.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.