CVE-2025-46445: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pReya External Markdown
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in pReya External Markdown external-markdown allows Stored XSS.This issue affects External Markdown: from n/a through <= 0.0.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in pReya External Markdown (<= 0.0.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker could inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of users viewing the affected content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. The medium severity reflects moderate risk given the need for some user interaction and low privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider applying input sanitization or filtering on their own, or restrict usage of the affected component. Monitor vendor communications for official fixes.
CVE-2025-46445: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pReya External Markdown
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in pReya External Markdown external-markdown allows Stored XSS.This issue affects External Markdown: from n/a through <= 0.0.1.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in pReya External Markdown (<= 0.0.1) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, leading to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker could inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed in the context of users viewing the affected content. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and low impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially leading to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other client-side impacts. The medium severity reflects moderate risk given the need for some user interaction and low privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should consider applying input sanitization or filtering on their own, or restrict usage of the affected component. Monitor vendor communications for official fixes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-24T14:22:16.421Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
Threat ID: 682d983fc4522896dcbf0688
Added to database: 5/21/2025, 9:09:19 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 1:53:43 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 12:50:06 AM
Views: 72
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