CVE-2025-53903: XSS

Description

The Scratch Channel is a news website that is under development as of time of this writing. The file `/api/users.js` doesn't properly sanitize text box inputs, leading to a potential vulnerability to cross-site scripting attacks. Commit 90b39eb56b27b2bac29001abb1a3cac0964b8ddb addresses this issue.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

References

Other References

https://github.com/The-Scratch-Channel/the-scratch-channel.github.io/commit/90b39eb56b27b2bac29001abb1a3cac0964b8ddb https://github.com/The-Scratch-Channel/the-scratch-channel.github.io/security/advisories/GHSA-25wp-g9g6-7fr9 https://github.com/The-Scratch-Channel/the-scratch-channel.github.io/security/advisories/GHSA-25wp-g9g6-7fr9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53903? +

The Scratch Channel is a news website that is under development as of time of this writing. The file `/api/users.js` doesn't properly sanitize text box inputs, leading to a potential vulnerability to cross-site scripting attacks. Commit 90b39eb56b27b2bac29001abb1a3cac0964b8ddb addresses this issue.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-53903? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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