CVE-2025-71404
better-auth before 1.1.16 Reflected XSS via error parameter
Description
better-auth versions after v0.0.2 and before 1.1.16 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on the /api/auth/error page, where the value of the 'error' URL parameter is reflected as HTML without proper neutralization. An attacker who coerces a user into visiting a specially-crafted URL can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser. The issue is fixed in version 1.1.16.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 1, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 1, 2026, 1:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-71404
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update better-auth to version 1.1.16 or later.
- Ensure the 'error' URL parameter is properly neutralized.
- Sanitize user-supplied input before rendering HTML.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'better-auth', 'product': 'better-auth', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.1.16', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '1.1.16', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/better-auth', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description better-auth versions after v0.0.2 and before 1.1.16 contain a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on the /api/auth/error page, where the value of the 'error' URL parameter is reflected as HTML without proper neutralization. An attacker who coerces a user into visiting a specially-crafted URL can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser. The issue is fixed in version 1.1.16. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/commit/05ada0b79dbcac93cc04ceb79b23ca598d07830c Added Reference https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/security/advisories/GHSA-9x4v-xfq5-m8x5 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/better-auth-before-reflected-xss-via-error-parameter