CVE-2025-23816

Summary

CVE-2025-23816 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Metaphor Widgets from an unspecified version up to 2.4. The issue lies in the improper neutralization of user input during web page generation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into a Metaphor Widget, resulting in stored XSS. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to user data or the ability to perform actions on behalf of the user. It is crucial that affected users upgrade to a patched version of Metaphor Widgets as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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