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

CVE-2022-26494

Medium
4.8/10

Summary

An XSS was identified in the Admin Web interface of PrimeKey SignServer before 5.8.1. JavaScript code must be used in a worker name before a Generate CSR request. Only an administrator can update a worker name.

  • 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