Description
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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-rcqw-6466-3mv7
Patch x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/commit/ade348ed6d28b3797162c3d9e98054fb09ec51d7
Release Notes x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/releases/tag/21.0
Scores
CVSS v3
6.1
EPSS
0.0001
EPSS Percentile
1.6%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-79
Status
published
Products (1)
wwbn/avideo
< 21.0
Published
Feb 24, 2026
Tracked Since
Feb 24, 2026