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

CVE-2018-19006

Medium
4.8/10

Summary

OSIsoft PI Vision, versions PI Vision 2017, and PI Vision 2017 R2, The application contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability where displays that reference AF elements and attributes containing JavaScript are affected. This vulnerability requires the ability of authorized AF users to store JavaScript in AF elements and attributes.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • LOW
  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • HIGH
  • 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