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Fix StaleElementReferenceException

in Selenium

Solution

The StaleElementReferenceException typically occurs when a previously located element is no longer attached to the DOM, often due to page navigation, DOM updates, or shadow DOM interactions. To fix it, re-locate the element right before you need to interact with it, ensuring you have a fresh reference to the current element in the DOM. If dealing with shadow DOM, ensure the element is located within the correct shadow root context after any DOM mutations.

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Timeline

First reported:Jun 25, 2025
Last reported:Jun 25, 2025

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