Overview
In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, new threats and vulnerabilities are discovered constantly. One such vulnerability, CVE-2025-46410, has been recently identified in the managerPlaylists PlaylistOwnerUsersId parameter functionality of WWBN AVideo 14.4 and dev master commit 8a8954ff. This blog post delves into the details of this critical security flaw which opens up possibilities for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially leading to system compromise and data leakage. As WWBN AVideo is widely used for video streaming, this vulnerability could have a significant impact on a large number of users and their data.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-46410
Severity: Critical (CVSS Score: 9.6)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
WWBN AVideo | 14.4 and dev master commit 8a8954ff
How the Exploit Works
The exploit revolves around the ability of an attacker to craft a specific HTTP request that can enable arbitrary JavaScript execution. This is achieved by exploiting the vulnerability in the PlaylistOwnerUsersId parameter functionality of WWBN AVideo. When a user visits a webpage where this crafted request is triggered, the JavaScript executes. Depending on the nature of the script, this can lead to a range of negative outcomes, including system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:
GET /managerPlaylists?PlaylistOwnerUsersId=<script>malicious_code_here</script> HTTP/1.1
Host: victim.example.comIn the example above, `` would be replaced with the attacker’s malicious JavaScript code.
Mitigation and Prevention
The most effective way to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch once it becomes available. In cases where immediate patching is not feasible, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as temporary mitigation measures. These tools can help to detect and block malicious traffic. It is also recommended to regularly update and patch all software to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.