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

Property	Value
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	Low
Impact Level	Medium
Likelihood Level	Low

Description

The application returns user input directly in HTTP responses without sanitizing it. This allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the response, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

Impact

If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary JavaScript in users' browsers, steal sensitive data (like session cookies), impersonate users, or deface the application. This can compromise user accounts, damage trust, and potentially expose the organization to further attacks.