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Critical· 9.3

CVE-2026-89256

AVideo’s Bookmark plugin contains a stored cross‑site scripting flaw that lets a video owner inject malicious JavaScript into bookmark names. Anyone who watches the affected video will execute that script in their browser. The vulnerability is critical because it can be used to steal user data or hijack accounts.

publishedSep 11, 2026
last modifiedSep 11, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.3
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
<1%
25th percentile · chance of exploitation in 30 days
(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →
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counting…on Oct 26, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

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Who is affected

Users of the AVideo platform who have the Bookmark plugin enabled and who allow video owners to set bookmark names. The flaw affects all versions of AVideo that include the plugin before a patch is released.

02

Real-world impact

An attacker can run arbitrary JavaScript in the browser of anyone who watches the affected video, potentially stealing cookies, session data, or performing actions on behalf of the user.

03

Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.3 reflects the high impact of the vulnerability: it is exploitable over the network, requires low effort, and can lead to complete compromise of the victim’s browser session.

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What to do about it

no official fix yet
interim mitigations
  • Disable or remove the Bookmark plugin until a vendor patch is released.

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

No fix documented in sources

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Timeline

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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Attack requirementsNone
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionPassive
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactNone
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References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →