CVE-2025-46340: Misskey CSS Style Injection Vulnerability In `MkUrlPreview`

Published May 5, 2025
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Updated

Misskey is an open source, federated social media platform. Starting in version 12.0.0 and prior to version 2025.4.1, due to an oversight in the validation performed in UrlPreviewService and MkUrlPreview, it is possible for an attacker to inject arbitrary CSS into the MkUrlPreview component. UrlPreviewService.wrap falls back to returning the original URL if it's using a protocol that is likely to not be understood by Misskey, IE something other than http or https. This both can de-anonymize users andallow further attacks in the client. Additionally, MkUrlPreview doesn't escape CSS when applying a background-image property, allowing an attacker to craft a URL that applies arbitrary styles to the preview element. Theoretically, an attacker can craft a CSS injection payload to create a fake error message that can deceive the user into giving away their credentials or similar sensitive information. Version 2025.4.1 contains a patch for the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Misskey Misskey>=12.0.0<2025.4.1
Misskey Misskey>=12.0.0<2025.4.1

Event History

May 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46340?

CVE-2025-46340 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing arbitrary CSS injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-46340?

To fix CVE-2025-46340, upgrade to Misskey version 2025.4.1 or later as soon as possible.

3

What vulnerability does CVE-2025-46340 expose?

CVE-2025-46340 exposes the Misskey platform to potential cross-site injection attacks through arbitrary CSS.

4

Which versions of Misskey are affected by CVE-2025-46340?

CVE-2025-46340 affects Misskey versions from 12.0.0 up to but not including 2025.4.1.

5

What component is responsible for the vulnerability in CVE-2025-46340?

The vulnerability in CVE-2025-46340 is due to an oversight in the validation performed in the UrlPreviewService and MkUrlPreview components.

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