CVE-2025-23643: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in a.ankit ReadMe Creator
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in a.ankit ReadMe Creator readme-creator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ReadMe Creator: from n/a through <= 1.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-23643 affects a.ankit's ReadMe Creator (version 1.0 and earlier) and is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content generated by the application. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, manipulation of web content, or disruption of availability. The CVSS vector indicates partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted input or links related to ReadMe Creator. Implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts may provide temporary mitigation.
CVE-2025-23643: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in a.ankit ReadMe Creator
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in a.ankit ReadMe Creator readme-creator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ReadMe Creator: from n/a through <= 1.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-23643 affects a.ankit's ReadMe Creator (version 1.0 and earlier) and is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content generated by the application. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, manipulation of web content, or disruption of availability. The CVSS vector indicates partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available for this vulnerability. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted input or links related to ReadMe Creator. Implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts may provide temporary mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:27:38.285Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7643e6bfc5ba1df0ad32
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:47:15 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 8:25:06 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:32:47 PM
Views: 27
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