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

CVE-2022-40190

High
9.6/10

Summary

SAUTER Controls moduWeb firmware version 2.7.1 is vulnerable to reflective cross-site scripting (XSS). The web application does not adequately sanitize request strings of malicious JavaScript. An attacker utilizing XSS could then execute malicious code in users’ browsers and steal sensitive information, including user credentials.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

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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  • Published