CVE-2025-22516: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in hpinfosys Metadata SEO
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in hpinfosys Metadata SEO metadata-seo allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Metadata SEO: from n/a through <= 2.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-22516 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in hpinfosys Metadata SEO versions up to 2.3. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can allow an attacker with limited privileges and user interaction to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known exploitation in the wild. The product is not cloud-hosted, so remediation depends on vendor patch availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this stored XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting privileges of users who can submit input to the affected product and apply any available input validation or filtering workarounds. Monitor vendor communications for patch releases and apply them promptly once available.
CVE-2025-22516: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in hpinfosys Metadata SEO
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in hpinfosys Metadata SEO metadata-seo allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Metadata SEO: from n/a through <= 2.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-22516 describes a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in hpinfosys Metadata SEO versions up to 2.3. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can allow an attacker with limited privileges and user interaction to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, and user interaction, with impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, and no known exploitation in the wild. The product is not cloud-hosted, so remediation depends on vendor patch availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this stored XSS vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of users viewing the affected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure, modification of content, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates partial impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting privileges of users who can submit input to the affected product and apply any available input validation or filtering workarounds. Monitor vendor communications for patch releases and apply them promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-07T10:22:48.985Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd75ede6bfc5ba1df0867f
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:45:49 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 4:09:16 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:54:10 AM
Views: 13
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