CVE-2025-66040

Description

Spotipy is a Python library for the Spotify Web API. Prior to version 2.25.2, there is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the OAuth callback server that allows for JavaScript injection through the unsanitized error parameter. Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser during OAuth authentication. This issue has been patched in version 2.25.2.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.6

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

References

Other References

https://github.com/spotipy-dev/spotipy/commit/880b92d7243dcf2b83bf31dc365a858d8b5e6767 https://github.com/spotipy-dev/spotipy/security/advisories/GHSA-r77h-rpp9-w2xm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-66040? +

Spotipy is a Python library for the Spotify Web API. Prior to version 2.25.2, there is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the OAuth callback server that allows for JavaScript injection through the unsanitized error parameter. Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser during OAuth authentication. This issue has been patched in version 2.25.2. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-66040? +

CVE-2025-66040 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.6 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-66040? +

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