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CVE-2026-18311

6.1 · MEDIUM

Readwise Reader for Android contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability due to missing HTML sanitization in its processing of imported document metadata.

Published Sep 25, 2026CWE-79EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-18311 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Readwise Reader for Android contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability due to missing HTML sanitization in its processing of imported document metadata. Attacker-controlled fields such as the author meta tag are inserted into a WebView via innerHTML, enabling stored XSS that executes on synced devices when the malicious document is opened.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-18311?

CVE-2026-18311 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 25, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-18311?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-18311?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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