JQuery vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
JQuery · Actively exploited · 11 tracked CVEs · 1 actively exploited · updated June 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all JQuery release lines — 11 in total, with 1 actively exploited in the wild. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check JQuery's current status and the safe version to run.
Known JQuery CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2020-11023⚡ exploited | medium | 6.9 | 84% | 2020 |
| CVE-2016-10707 | high | 7.5 | 3% | 2018 |
| CVE-2020-11022 | medium | 6.9 | 99% | 2020 |
| CVE-2020-7656 | medium | 6.1 | 6% | 2020 |
| CVE-2018-18405 | medium | 6.1 | 2% | 2020 |
| CVE-2019-11358 | medium | 6.1 | 87% | 2019 |
| CVE-2015-9251 | medium | 6.1 | 30% | 2018 |
| CVE-2012-6708 | medium | 6.1 | 9% | 2018 |
| CVE-2014-6071 | medium | 6.1 | 2% | 2018 |
| CVE-2007-2379 | medium | 5 | 3% | 2007 |
| CVE-2011-4969 | medium | 4.3 | 19% | 2013 |
Is my JQuery version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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JQuery vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does JQuery have?
IsItPatched tracks 11 CVEs for JQuery, 1 of which is actively exploited (CISA KEV). 0 are critical-severity and 1 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does JQuery have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
Yes — 1 JQuery CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is confirmed exploited in the wild. Patch it as a priority.
What is the most severe JQuery vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2020-11023 (MEDIUM, CVSS 6.9), which is actively exploited, ranks highest — a Cross-site scripting (XSS) weakness.
Is JQuery safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported JQuery release clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: JQuery security status · JQuery end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against JQuery's advisories — see our disclaimer.