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

CVE-2024-45879

Medium
5.4/10

Summary

The file upload function in the "QWKalkulation" tool of baltic-it TOPqw Webportal v1.35.287.1 (fixed in version 1.35.291), in /Apps/TOPqw/QWKalkulation/QWKalkulation.aspx, is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). To exploit the persistent XSS vulnerability, an attacker has to be authenticated to the application that uses the "TOPqw Webportal" as a software. When authenticated, the attacker can persistently place the malicious JavaScript code in the "QWKalkulation" menu.'

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
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  • CHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • LOW
  • 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