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CVE-2026-6218: Cross Site Scripting in aandrew-me ytDownloader

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-6218cvecve-2026-6218
Published: Mon Apr 13 2026 (04/13/2026, 20:30:14 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: aandrew-me
Product: ytDownloader

Description

CVE-2026-6218 is a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ytDownloader application by aandrew-me, affecting versions up to 3. 20. 2. The issue exists in the createTextNode function of the Error Details Panel component, allowing remote attackers to inject malicious scripts. There is no official patch or remediation level provided by the vendor yet, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a low impact on confidentiality and integrity. Users of affected versions should monitor vendor advisories for updates.

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AILast updated: 04/21/2026, 06:27:47 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability in aandrew-me ytDownloader (versions up to 3.20.2) involves improper handling in the createTextNode function within the Error Details Panel component, leading to cross-site scripting (XSS). An attacker can remotely exploit this flaw to inject malicious scripts, potentially impacting users who interact with the affected component. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vendor has been contacted but no official fix or patch has been disclosed at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application, potentially leading to user session hijacking or other client-side impacts. However, the impact on confidentiality and integrity is rated low, and the attack requires user interaction. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when interacting with the Error Details Panel in affected versions and consider limiting exposure to untrusted inputs. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-04-13T13:29:24.363Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 69dd563d82d89c981f59ffe7

Added to database: 4/13/2026, 8:46:53 PM

Last enriched: 4/21/2026, 6:27:47 AM

Last updated: 5/8/2026, 12:06:16 PM

Views: 67

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