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

CVE-2017-10612

High
8/10

Summary

A persistent site scripting vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos Space allows users who can change certain configuration to implant malicious Javascript or HTML which may be used to steal information or perform actions as other Junos Space users or administrators. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos Space all versions prior to 17.1R1.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-79 - Cross Site Scripting

Cross-Site Scripting, commonly referred to as XSS, is the most dominant class of vulnerabilities. It allows an attacker to inject malicious code into a pregnable web application and victimize its users. The exploitation of such a weakness can cause severe issues such as account takeover, and sensitive data exfiltration. Because of the prevalence of XSS vulnerabilities and their high rate of exploitation, it has remained in the OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities for years.

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  • Published