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

CVE-2017-17442

Medium
6.1/10

Summary

In BlackBerry UEM Management Console version 12.7.1 and earlier, a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute script commands in the context of the affected UEM Management Console account by crafting a malicious link and then persuading a user with legitimate access to the Management Console to click on the malicious link.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • LOW
  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • 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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Advisory Timeline

  • Published