CVE-2025-23491: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Vikash Srivastava VSTEMPLATE Creator
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Vikash Srivastava VSTEMPLATE Creator vstemplate-creator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects VSTEMPLATE Creator: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-23491 describes a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in VSTEMPLATE Creator (<= 2.0.2) caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted web content generated by the affected software. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially resulting in limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, but the extent is limited by the reflected nature of the XSS and requirement for user interaction. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted input or links generated by VSTEMPLATE Creator. Implementing web application firewalls or input validation controls may help mitigate risk, but these are general recommendations and not confirmed mitigations specific to this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-23491: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Vikash Srivastava VSTEMPLATE Creator
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Vikash Srivastava VSTEMPLATE Creator vstemplate-creator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects VSTEMPLATE Creator: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-23491 describes a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in VSTEMPLATE Creator (<= 2.0.2) caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted web content generated by the affected software. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently provided, and the product is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially resulting in limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The CVSS vector indicates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, but the extent is limited by the reflected nature of the XSS and requirement for user interaction. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted input or links generated by VSTEMPLATE Creator. Implementing web application firewalls or input validation controls may help mitigate risk, but these are general recommendations and not confirmed mitigations specific to this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:25:20.560Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7629e6bfc5ba1df0a3ed
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:46:49 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 8:07:44 AM
Last updated: 5/16/2026, 1:15:22 PM
Views: 18
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