CVE-2025-50023: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Chris Coyier CodePen Embed Block
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Chris Coyier CodePen Embed Block codepen-embed-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CodePen Embed Block: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the CodePen Embed Block (versions <= 1.2.0) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). An attacker could inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed when users view the affected content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges and requiring user interaction to execute stored malicious scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The impact is rated as medium severity with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
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 input handling in the affected CodePen Embed Block and consider disabling or restricting its use in environments where stored XSS could pose a risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
CVE-2025-50023: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Chris Coyier CodePen Embed Block
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Chris Coyier CodePen Embed Block codepen-embed-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CodePen Embed Block: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the CodePen Embed Block (versions <= 1.2.0) involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation, resulting in Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS). An attacker could inject malicious scripts that are stored and later executed when users view the affected content. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with high privileges and requiring user interaction to execute stored malicious scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to limited disclosure of information, modification of data, or disruption of service. The impact is rated as medium severity with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
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 input handling in the affected CodePen Embed Block and consider disabling or restricting its use in environments where stored XSS could pose a risk. Monitor vendor channels for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-06-11T16:08:21.171Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68568e85aded773421b5aaa1
Added to database: 6/21/2025, 10:50:45 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:56:01 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 5:36:12 PM
Views: 70
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