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Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) In org.springframework:spring-web

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Spring Framework The JavaScriptUtils.javaScriptEscape method in web/util/JavaScriptUtils.java in Spring MVC in Spring Framework before 3.2.2 does not properly escape certain characters, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a (1) line separator or (2) paragraph separator Unicode character or (3) left or (4) right angle bracket.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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