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CVE-2025-50023: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Chris Coyier CodePen Embed Block

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VulnerabilityCVE-2025-50023cvecve-2025-50023
Published: Fri Jun 20 2025 (06/20/2025, 15:03:57 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Chris Coyier
Product: 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.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 15:56:01 UTC

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.

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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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