CVE-2025-54016: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Kyle Gilman Videopack
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kyle Gilman Videopack video-embed-thumbnail-generator allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Videopack: from n/a through <= 4.10.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-54016) in Kyle Gilman Videopack arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, resulting in a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw. It affects versions up to 4.10.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system or user data. However, exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, which somewhat limits the risk. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor for updates from Kyle Gilman or the Videopack project. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access or applying web application firewall rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns related to DOM-based XSS.
CVE-2025-54016: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Kyle Gilman Videopack
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kyle Gilman Videopack video-embed-thumbnail-generator allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Videopack: from n/a through <= 4.10.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-54016) in Kyle Gilman Videopack arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, resulting in a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw. It affects versions up to 4.10.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.5 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation details are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system or user data. However, exploitation requires user interaction and low privileges, which somewhat limits the risk. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor for updates from Kyle Gilman or the Videopack project. Until a fix is available, consider restricting access or applying web application firewall rules to detect and block suspicious input patterns related to DOM-based XSS.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-07-16T08:51:37.992Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 687782faa83201eaacd97955
Added to database: 7/16/2025, 10:46:18 AM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:39:31 PM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 3:00:19 AM
Views: 90
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