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CVE-2018-25058

CWE-1022Published: December 29, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Twitter-Post-Fetcher up to 17.x. This affects an unknown part of the file js/twitterFetcher.js of the component Link Target Handler. The manipulation leads to use of web link to untrusted target with window.opener access. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 18.0.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 7d281c6fb5acbc29a2cad295262c1f0c19ca56f3. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217017 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-25058 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

twitter-post-fetcher_project1 product(s)

twitter-post-fetcher

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/commit/7d281c6fb5acbc29a2cad295262c1f0c19ca56f3

PATCHhttps://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/commit/7d281c6fb5acbc29a2cad295262c1f0c19ca56f3

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/pull/170

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/releases/tag/18.0.0

ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217017

ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.217017

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/pull/170

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/releases/tag/18.0.0

ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217017

ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.217017

All References (10)

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https://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/commit/7d281c6fb5acbc29a2cad295262c1f0c19ca56f3Patch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/pull/170Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/releases/tag/18.0.0Third Party Advisory

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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217017Third Party Advisory

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https://vuldb.com/?id.217017Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/commit/7d281c6fb5acbc29a2cad295262c1f0c19ca56f3Patch · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/pull/170Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/jasonmayes/Twitter-Post-Fetcher/releases/tag/18.0.0Third Party Advisory

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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217017Third Party Advisory

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https://vuldb.com/?id.217017Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-25058

CVSS Score6.1 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessCWE-1022

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedDec 29, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-1022)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2018-25058 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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