CVE-2025-39487: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ValvePress Rankie
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie valvepress-rankie allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Rankie: from n/a through <= 1.8.2.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-39487 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie (<= 1.8.2) caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
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. The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates a high impact. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting exposure by restricting access to the affected application, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts, and educating users about the risks of interacting with untrusted links. Monitor ValvePress communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2025-39487: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in ValvePress Rankie
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie valvepress-rankie allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Rankie: from n/a through <= 1.8.2.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-39487 is a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability in ValvePress Rankie (<= 1.8.2) caused by improper input neutralization during web page generation. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope change. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
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. The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates a high impact. However, no known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider limiting exposure by restricting access to the affected application, applying web application firewall (WAF) rules to detect and block reflected XSS attempts, and educating users about the risks of interacting with untrusted links. Monitor ValvePress communications for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T06:23:51.712Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6867b9f06f40f0eb72a0499e
Added to database: 07/04/2025, 11:24:32 UTC
Last enriched: 05/12/2026, 02:27:01 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 154
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