SYM_JSTS_0072 - SymbioticSec/Symbiotic-Vulnerability-Database GitHub Wiki
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Property | Value |
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Language | |
Severity | |
CWE | CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') |
OWASP | A07:2017 - Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) |
Confidence Level | Medium |
Impact Level | Medium |
Likelihood Level | High |
Description
User input is being directly inserted into HTML responses without proper sanitization. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts (XSS) if the input is not trusted.
Impact
If exploited, attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers, leading to data theft, session hijacking, or defacement of your application, potentially compromising user accounts and trust.