425 – Server side cross-site scripting
Description
It is possible to inject JavaScript into application fields, with the goal of having the server execute malicious code before rendering user input. This allows a remote attacker to compromise internal server files, make requests on behalf of the server or perform a port scan.
Impact
- Extracting information from the server. - Execute actions on the server or on behalf of the server.
Recommendation
Properly sanitize user input, before executing it on the server side.
Threat
Unprivileged attacker from the internet impersonating the application.
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: L
- Attack Requirements: N
- Privileges required: L
- User interaction: N
- Confidentiality (VC): L
- Integrity (VI): N
- Availability (VA): N
- Confidentiality (SC): L
- Integrity (SI): L
- Availability (SA): L
Threat 4.0
- Exploit maturity: A