CVE-2025-27288: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in BjornW File Icons
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BjornW File Icons file-icons allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects File Icons: from n/a through <= 2.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2025-27288 in BjornW File Icons (<= 2.1) is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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 scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this reflected XSS vulnerability can lead to partial disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of service within the affected application context. The scope change indicates that the vulnerability affects components beyond the initially vulnerable component, increasing potential impact. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch information is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates and apply patches once released. In the meantime, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts if feasible.
CVE-2025-27288: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in BjornW File Icons
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BjornW File Icons file-icons allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects File Icons: from n/a through <= 2.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2025-27288 in BjornW File Icons (<= 2.1) is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) issue caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute when a user interacts with crafted content, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. 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 scope changed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this reflected XSS vulnerability can lead to partial disclosure of sensitive information, modification of data, and disruption of service within the affected application context. The scope change indicates that the vulnerability affects components beyond the initially vulnerable component, increasing potential impact. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — no official fix or patch information is currently available from the vendor. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates and apply patches once released. In the meantime, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-02-21T16:45:19.170Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd72c9e6bfc5ba1deece8d
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:32:25 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 10:24:36 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 6:32:57 PM
Views: 15
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