268 – Insecure service configuration - Webview
Description
The application enables the use of JavaScript through the method setJavaScriptEnabled which is disabled by default. This practice increases the chances for an attacker to exploit XSS vulnerabilities.
Impact
Obtain or edit information using XSS vulnerabilities.
Recommendation
- Unless required otherwise the application must not allow the use of JavaScript. - If the use of JavaScript is enabled, implement content and length validations in all the input fields.
Threat
Anonymous attacker from the Internet.
Expected Remediation Time
Score 4.0
Default score using CVSS 4.0. It may change depending on the context of the src.
Base 4.0
- Attack vector: N
- Attack complexity: H
- Attack Requirements: N
- Privileges required: N
- User interaction: N
- Confidentiality (VC): L
- Integrity (VI): L
- Availability (VA): N
- Confidentiality (SC): N
- Integrity (SI): N
- Availability (SA): N
Threat 4.0
- Exploit maturity: P