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

CVE-2017-16567

Medium
5.4/10

Summary

Persistent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Logitech Media Server 7.9.0, affecting the "Favorites" feature. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject and permanently store malicious JavaScript payloads, which are executed when users access the affected functionality. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to Session Hijacking and Credential Theft, Execution of unauthorized actions on behalf of users, and Exfiltration of sensitive data. This vulnerability presents a potential risk for widespread exploitation in connected IoT environments.

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  • NETWORK
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  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
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  • LOW
  • NONE

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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