CVE-2026-6218
aandrew-me ytDownloader Error Details Panel createTextNode cross site scripting
Description
A vulnerability was found in aandrew-me ytDownloader up to 3.20.2. Affected by this issue is the function createTextNode of the component Error Details Panel. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
April 13, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 26, 2026, 10:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ytDownloader to a version later than 3.20.2.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Sanitize user input in Error Details Panel.
- Validate data before rendering.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-6218.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/ngocnn97/security-advisories/blob/main/YtDownloader_XSS_To_RCE_PoC.mp4 | |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/785842 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/357139 | |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/357139/cti |
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Oct. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: ytDownloader de aandrew-me, Description: Se encontró una vulnerabilidad en aandrew-me ytDownloader hasta la versión 3.20.2. Afectada por este problema es la función createTextNode del componente Error Details Panel. La manipulación resulta en cross-site scripting. El ataque puede realizarse de forma remota. El proveedor fue contactado tempranamente sobre esta divulgación. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'aandrew-me', 'modules': ['Error Details Panel'], 'product': 'ytDownloader', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.20.0'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.20.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '3.20.2'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-6218', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-04-14T13:05:05.445688Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was found in aandrew-me ytDownloader up to 3.20.2. Affected by this issue is the function createTextNode of the component Error Details Panel. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. The attack may be performed from remote. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/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 CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N) Added CWE CWE-79 Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://github.com/ngocnn97/security-advisories/blob/main/YtDownloader_XSS_To_RCE_PoC.mp4 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/785842 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/357139 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/357139/cti