CVE-2026-18311 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/699627

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18311?

CVE-2026-18311 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 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. Attacker-controlled fields such as the autho...

How severe is CVE-2026-18311?

CVE-2026-18311 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18311?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.