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

CVE-2024-30875

High
7.1/10

Summary

Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in JavaScript Library jquery-ui v.1.13.1 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the "window.addEventListener" component. NOTE: This is disputed by the Supplier because it cannot be reproduced, and because the exploitation example does not indicate whether, or how, the example website is using jQuery UI.

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  • NETWORK
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  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
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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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