vendor:
ActiveKB NX
by:
Unknown
5.5
CVSS
MEDIUM
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
79
CWE
Product Name: ActiveKB NX
Affected Version From: 2.6
Affected Version To: 2.6
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE:
CPE: a:activekb:activekb_nx:2.6
Platforms Tested:
Unknown
Cross-Site Scripting in ActiveKB NX
ActiveKB NX is prone to a cross-site scripting vulnerability because it 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 potentially sensitive information and launch other attacks.
Mitigation:
The vendor should ensure that user-supplied input is properly sanitized before being rendered. Additionally, users should be educated about the risks of clicking on unknown or suspicious links.