spotipy-dev spotipy up to 2.25.1 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in spotipy-dev spotipy up to 2.25.1. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-66040. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in spotipy-dev spotipy up to 2.25.1 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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 is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-66040 since 11/21/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059.007 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 276963 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-66040), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.25.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 880b92d7243dcf2b83bf31dc365a858d8b5e6767 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at CNNVD (CNNVD-202511-2927) and Tenable (276963). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.0

VulDB Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Temp Score: 2.4
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CNA Base Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 276963
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-66040

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: spotipy 2.25.2
Patch: 880b92d7243dcf2b83bf31dc365a858d8b5e6767

Timelineinfo

11/21/2025 CVE reserved
11/27/2025 +6 days Advisory disclosed
11/27/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/02/2025 +5 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-r77h-rpp9-w2xm
Status: Confirmed

CNA: GitHub_M
CVE: CVE-2025-66040 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-66040
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-333671
CNNVD: CNNVD-202511-2927 - Spotipy 跨站脚本漏洞

Entryinfo

Created: 11/27/2025 03:23
Updated: 12/02/2025 20:23
Changes: 11/27/2025 03:23 (66), 11/27/2025 18:05 (6), 12/02/2025 20:23 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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