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CWE-83 - Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page

CWE-83

  • Abstraction:
  • Variant
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Draft
Weakness Name

Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page

Description

The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes "javascript:" or other URIs from dangerous attributes within tags, such as onmouseover, onload, onerror, or style.

Common Consequences

Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

Impact: Read Application Data, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

Related Weaknesses

CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')High

  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-06-29

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