Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Property	Value
Language	generic
Severity
CWE	CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
OWASP	A07:2017 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Confidence Level	Low
Impact Level	Medium
Likelihood Level	Low

Description

Using Rails' 'content_tag' helper can unintentionally allow unescaped user input into HTML, especially for tag and attribute names or when rendering raw HTML. This creates a risk where attackers could inject malicious scripts into your pages.

Impact

If exploited, attackers could perform cross-site scripting (XSS), allowing them to steal user data, hijack sessions, or deface your website. This compromises user trust and can lead to data breaches or compliance violations.