CVE-2025-23718: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mancx Mancx AskMe Widget
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in mancx Mancx AskMe Widget mancx-askme-widget allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Mancx AskMe Widget: from n/a through <= 0.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The mancx Mancx AskMe Widget versions up to 0.3 suffer from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the victim's browser when they interact with the affected widget. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges but requires user interaction, and can lead to a partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The reflected nature means the attack requires user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted inputs in the Mancx AskMe Widget and consider disabling or restricting the widget if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding an official fix.
CVE-2025-23718: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in mancx Mancx AskMe Widget
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in mancx Mancx AskMe Widget mancx-askme-widget allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Mancx AskMe Widget: from n/a through <= 0.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The mancx Mancx AskMe Widget versions up to 0.3 suffer from a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in the victim's browser when they interact with the affected widget. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely over the network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges but requires user interaction, and can lead to a partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available, and no exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a limited extent. The reflected nature means the attack requires user interaction, such as clicking a crafted link.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when interacting with untrusted inputs in the Mancx AskMe Widget and consider disabling or restricting the widget if feasible. Monitor vendor channels for updates regarding an official fix.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:28:39.049Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7224e6bfc5ba1dee83fd
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:29:40 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 8:33:53 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 6:35:25 PM
Views: 28
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