CVE-2025-23883: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in unalignedcoder Stray Random Quotes
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in unalignedcoder Stray Random Quotes stray-quotes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Stray Random Quotes: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-23883 describes a reflected Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the Stray Random Quotes product by unalignedcoder, present in versions up to and including 1.9.9. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the victim's browser context. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low severity each. The vulnerability is publicly known since March 2025, but no vendor patch or mitigation guidance has been published.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires the victim to interact with a crafted link or input. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
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 with untrusted input and avoid clicking suspicious links related to the affected product. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-23883: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in unalignedcoder Stray Random Quotes
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in unalignedcoder Stray Random Quotes stray-quotes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Stray Random Quotes: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-23883 describes a reflected Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in the Stray Random Quotes product by unalignedcoder, present in versions up to and including 1.9.9. The vulnerability is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling an attacker to inject malicious scripts that execute in the victim's browser context. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low severity each. The vulnerability is publicly known since March 2025, but no vendor patch or mitigation guidance has been published.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially allowing theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack requires the victim to interact with a crafted link or input. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
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 with untrusted input and avoid clicking suspicious links related to the affected product. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-16T11:31:35.915Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682d9816c4522896dcbd6cbe
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:08:38 AM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 3:26:48 AM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 5:35:11 AM
Views: 71
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