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

CVE-2024-34685

Medium
6.1/10

Summary

Due to weak encoding of user-controlled input in SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management XMLEditor which allows malicious scripts can be executed in the application, potentially leading to a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This has no impact on the availability of the application but it has a low impact on its confidentiality and integrity.

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