CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-14735: XSS

First published: Mon Sep 25 2017(Updated: )

OWASP AntiSamy before 1.5.7 allows XSS via HTML5 entities, as demonstrated by use of : to construct a javascript: URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OWASP AntiSamy<1.5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-14735?

    CVE-2017-14735 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to exploit XSS through HTML5 entities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-14735?

    To fix CVE-2017-14735, update your AntiSamy library to version 1.5.7 or later.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-14735?

    CVE-2017-14735 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via HTML5 entities.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-14735 have on web applications?

    CVE-2017-14735 can allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions or steal confidential information from users interacting with a vulnerable web application.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2017-14735?

    CVE-2017-14735 affects all versions of the AntiSamy library before 1.5.7.

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