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CVE-2025-46493: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in wordwebsoftware Crossword Compiler Puzzles

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-46493cvecve-2025-46493
Published: Fri May 23 2025 (05/23/2025, 12:43:40 UTC)
Source: CVE
Vendor/Project: wordwebsoftware
Product: Crossword Compiler Puzzles

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wordwebsoftware Crossword Compiler Puzzles crossword-compiler-puzzles allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Crossword Compiler Puzzles: from n/a through <= 14.5.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 14:00:02 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in Crossword Compiler Puzzles allows an attacker to inject and store malicious scripts due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. When a user views the affected content, the stored script executes, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction needed, with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Versions up to 14.5 are affected. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially allowing attackers to steal user data, perform unauthorized actions, or disrupt service. The impact is limited to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss as per the CVSS vector. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

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 consider applying any available workarounds recommended by the vendor once published.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2025-04-24T14:22:54.405Z
Cisa Enriched
false
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 68306f8e0acd01a2492723e0

Added to database: 5/23/2025, 12:52:30 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 2:00:02 PM

Last updated: 5/9/2026, 9:15:39 AM

Views: 79

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