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Helma
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4.3
CVSS
MEDIUM
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
79
CWE
Product Name: Helma
Affected Version From: Helma 1.5.3
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE:
CPE: a:helma:helma:1.5.3
Metasploit:
Other Scripts:
Platforms Tested: Unknown
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Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Helma

The Helma application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input, leading to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user, potentially stealing authentication credentials and launching further attacks.

Mitigation:

To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to apply proper input validation and sanitization techniques to user-supplied data. Additionally, implementing content security policies (CSP) can help prevent XSS attacks.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24880/info

Helma is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because the application fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary script code in the browser of an unsuspecting user in the context of the affected site. This may help the attacker steal cookie-based authentication credentials and launch other attacks.

Helma 1.5.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

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