What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ederson Peka Media Downloader media-downloader allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Media Downloader: from n/a through <= 0.4.7.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Media Downloader versions up to 0.4.7.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. An attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, stealing cookies or redirecting them to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to malicious sites; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 3, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated