CVE-2026-27568
MEDIUM
GHSA-rcqw-6466-3mv7
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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3Description
WWBN AVideo is an open source video platform. Prior to version 21.0, AVideo allows Markdown in video comments and uses Parsedown (v1.7.4) without Safe Mode enabled. Markdown links are not sufficiently sanitized, allowing `javascript:` URIs to be rendered as clickable links. An authenticated low-privilege attacker can post a malicious comment that injects persistent JavaScript. When another user clicks the link, the attacker can perform actions such as session hijacking, privilege escalation (including admin takeover), and data exfiltration. Version 21.0 contains a fix. As a workaround, validate and block unsafe URI schemes (e.g., `javascript:`) before rendering Markdown, and enable Parsedown Safe Mode.
Analysis
Avideo versions prior to 21.0 allow authenticated attackers to inject malicious JavaScript through improperly sanitized Markdown links in video comments, enabling session hijacking, privilege escalation, and data theft when victims click the links. The vulnerability stems from unsafe Parsedown configuration that fails to block javascript: URI schemes. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Verify Content-Security-Policy and output encoding.
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