StarCitizenWiki Extension Embed Video: Stored XSS via unsanitized class passed to template
### Summary The user supplied class value is fed directly into the sprintf call that creates HTML. You can add a quote to escape the class and then inject arbitrary html/javascript to the final output. ### Details The template [here](https://github.com/StarCitizenWiki/mediawiki-extensions-EmbedVideo/blob/a573a16d925ee0ea0d34b360856dc8ab0b88f822/inc...
CVSS 8.6 MEDIUM. SENTINEL APEX recommends immediate patch evaluation. Intelligence from 1 confirmed source(s).
📋 Executive Summary
CYBERDUDEBIVASH SENTINEL APEX has confirmed a MEDIUM-tier threat intelligence signal for CVE-2026-55691 affecting composer starcitizenwiki/embedvideo. Composite threat score: 49/100. Intelligence corroborated across 1 source(s): github_advisories. CVSS base score: 8.6. Exploitation probability assessed as HIGH based on vulnerability characteristics.
⚠️ Business Impact Analysis
- ⚠️ composer starcitizenwiki/embedvideo users face material security risk requiring immediate remediation
🔗 Attack Chain Analysis
Step-by-step attack chain based on observed TTPs and vulnerability characteristics:
| # | Phase | Attacker Action | MITRE |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Reconnaissance | Attacker identifies exposed starcitizenwiki/embedvideo instances via Shodan, Censys, or targeted scanning | TA0043 |
2 |
Initial Access | Exploitation of CVE-2026-55691 in composer starcitizenwiki/embedvideo | T1190 |
3 |
Persistence | Backdoor, scheduled task, or new admin account created for persistent access | T1053 |
4 |
Command & Control | Attacker establishes persistent C2 channel using HTTPS or DNS tunneling | T1071 |
5 |
Impact / Objectives | Intellectual property theft, espionage, cryptomining, or preparation for future attack stage | T1657 |
⚠ Deep Dive Analysis
This high-severity vulnerability in composer starcitizenwiki/embedvideo (CVSS 8.6) represents a significant attack surface. SENTINEL APEX assesses exploitation to be technically feasible with moderate effort. Organizations running starcitizenwiki/embedvideo in internet-facing or privileged positions face immediate risk.
SENTINEL APEX URGENCY: HIGH. Score: 49/100 MEDIUM. Patch before exploitation activity begins.
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Mapping
| Category | Mapping |
|---|---|
| Primary Tactic | Initial Access |
| Primary Technique | T1190 — Exploit Public-Facing Application |
| Sub-Technique | T1203 — Exploitation for Client Execution |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-79 |
| Intel Type | 🔴 CVE ANALYSIS |
| Source(s) | github_advisories |
🔴 CVE Reference
| CVE ID | Reference | Score |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-55691 | NVD → | 8.6 |
| CVE-2026-55691 | NVD → | 8.6 |
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| Indicator Value | Type | Confidence | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| a573a16d925ee0ea0d34b360856dc8ab0b88f822 | sha1 | 90% | 2026-06-19 |
| https://github.com/StarCitizenWiki/mediawiki-extensions-EmbedVideo/blob/a573a16d | url | 82% | 2026-06-19 |
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🛡️ SOC Response Playbook
- 1IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Identify all instances of starcitizenwiki/embedvideo in your environment via CMDB/asset inventory
- 2IMMEDIATE: Block all 2 IOCs in this report at firewall, proxy, DNS, and EDR simultaneously
- 3IMMEDIATE (0-1hr): Apply vendor patch — no maintenance window exception for MEDIUM threats
- 4IMMEDIATE (1-2hr): If no patch available: implement WAF rules, ACLs, or network-level compensating controls
- 5SHORT-TERM (2-4hr): Deploy Sigma detection rule to SIEM — validate alert generation in test environment
- 6SHORT-TERM (4-8hr): Review logs for exploitation indicators (anomalous starcitizenwiki/embedvideo requests, error spikes)
- 7SHORT-TERM (8-24hr): Hunt for post-exploitation: new admin accounts, scheduled tasks, lateral movement
- 8MONITOR: Subscribe to composer security advisories for patch updates
- 9ONGOING: Track SENTINEL APEX intelligence feed for follow-on campaigns targeting starcitizenwiki/embedvideo
📎 Intelligence References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-7h5p-637f-jfr7
- github.com/StarCitizenWiki/mediawiki-extensions-EmbedVideo/security/ad
- github.com/StarCitizenWiki/mediawiki-extensions-EmbedVideo/commit/3701
- github.com/StarCitizenWiki/mediawiki-extensions-EmbedVideo/releases/ta
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-7h5p-637f-jfr7
- 📌 NVD — CVE-2026-55691
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Report ID: SENTINEL-CVE-2026-55691-2026-06-19 | Priority: 49/100 MEDIUM | Sources: 1
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