Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
CVE-2018-11450
Summary
A reflected Cross-Site-Scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in Siemens PLM Software TEAMCENTER (V9.1.2.5). If a user visits the login portal through the URL crafted by the attacker, the attacker can insert html/javascript and thus alter/rewrite the login portal page. Siemens PLM Software TEAMCENTER V9.1.3 and newer are not affected.
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- NETWORK
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- CHANGED
- REQUIRED
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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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