CVE-2025-23552: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Yashar Texteller
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Yashar Texteller texteller allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Texteller: from n/a through <= 1.3.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-23552 identifies a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Yashar Texteller application, versions up to 1.3.0. The root cause is improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, which allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that is reflected back to the victim's browser. When a user interacts with a crafted URL or web page containing the malicious payload, the injected script executes in the context of the victim's browser session. This can lead to a range of attacks including session hijacking, credential theft, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability does not require authentication but does require user interaction, typically clicking a malicious link. No patches or fixes are currently linked, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild as of the publication date. The vulnerability affects all versions of Texteller up to and including 1.3.0, indicating a broad scope of affected systems. The lack of CVSS score necessitates an independent severity assessment. Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are common but remain critical due to their potential impact on user trust and data confidentiality. The vulnerability is classified under improper input neutralization during web page generation, a common web application security flaw.
Potential Impact
The primary impact of CVE-2025-23552 is on the confidentiality and integrity of user data within applications using Yashar Texteller. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially stealing session cookies, login credentials, or other sensitive information. This can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts and further compromise of organizational resources. Additionally, attackers may perform actions on behalf of users, leading to data manipulation or unauthorized transactions. While availability impact is limited, indirect effects such as reputational damage and loss of user trust can be significant. Organizations relying on Texteller for web content generation or user interaction are at risk, especially if exposed to untrusted user inputs. The absence of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits once details become widely known. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation via social engineering (malicious links) increases its threat potential globally.
Mitigation Recommendations
Organizations using Yashar Texteller should immediately review their exposure to this vulnerability. Since no official patches are currently available, implement the following mitigations: 1) Employ strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data before processing or reflecting it in web pages. 2) Use context-appropriate output encoding (e.g., HTML entity encoding) to neutralize potentially malicious scripts. 3) Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. 4) Educate users to avoid clicking suspicious links and to report unexpected behavior. 5) Monitor web application logs for unusual input patterns or error messages that may indicate attempted exploitation. 6) Plan for rapid deployment of patches once Yashar releases an official fix. 7) Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block reflected XSS attack patterns targeting Texteller endpoints. These steps will reduce the attack surface and mitigate exploitation risk until a permanent fix is available.
Affected Countries
United States, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France, Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, India
CVE-2025-23552: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Yashar Texteller
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Yashar Texteller texteller allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Texteller: from n/a through <= 1.3.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-23552 identifies a reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Yashar Texteller application, versions up to 1.3.0. The root cause is improper neutralization of user-supplied input during the generation of web pages, which allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code that is reflected back to the victim's browser. When a user interacts with a crafted URL or web page containing the malicious payload, the injected script executes in the context of the victim's browser session. This can lead to a range of attacks including session hijacking, credential theft, defacement, or redirection to malicious sites. The vulnerability does not require authentication but does require user interaction, typically clicking a malicious link. No patches or fixes are currently linked, and no known exploits have been observed in the wild as of the publication date. The vulnerability affects all versions of Texteller up to and including 1.3.0, indicating a broad scope of affected systems. The lack of CVSS score necessitates an independent severity assessment. Reflected XSS vulnerabilities are common but remain critical due to their potential impact on user trust and data confidentiality. The vulnerability is classified under improper input neutralization during web page generation, a common web application security flaw.
Potential Impact
The primary impact of CVE-2025-23552 is on the confidentiality and integrity of user data within applications using Yashar Texteller. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers, potentially stealing session cookies, login credentials, or other sensitive information. This can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts and further compromise of organizational resources. Additionally, attackers may perform actions on behalf of users, leading to data manipulation or unauthorized transactions. While availability impact is limited, indirect effects such as reputational damage and loss of user trust can be significant. Organizations relying on Texteller for web content generation or user interaction are at risk, especially if exposed to untrusted user inputs. The absence of known exploits currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, as attackers may develop exploits once details become widely known. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation via social engineering (malicious links) increases its threat potential globally.
Mitigation Recommendations
Organizations using Yashar Texteller should immediately review their exposure to this vulnerability. Since no official patches are currently available, implement the following mitigations: 1) Employ strict input validation and sanitization on all user-supplied data before processing or reflecting it in web pages. 2) Use context-appropriate output encoding (e.g., HTML entity encoding) to neutralize potentially malicious scripts. 3) Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts in browsers. 4) Educate users to avoid clicking suspicious links and to report unexpected behavior. 5) Monitor web application logs for unusual input patterns or error messages that may indicate attempted exploitation. 6) Plan for rapid deployment of patches once Yashar releases an official fix. 7) Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with rules to detect and block reflected XSS attack patterns targeting Texteller endpoints. These steps will reduce the attack surface and mitigate exploitation risk until a permanent fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:26:13.956Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7637e6bfc5ba1df0a840
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:47:03 PM
Last enriched: 4/2/2026, 11:08:50 AM
Last updated: 4/4/2026, 8:17:22 AM
Views: 7
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