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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-50550
CVE-2023-50550:
JavaScript vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in layui up to version 2.74, tracked as CVE-2023-50550. The vulnerability exists in the data-content parameter, allowing potential injection of malicious scripts (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (NVD).
Impact
If exploited, this XSS vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious web scripts that execute in the context of other users' browsers. This could lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions performed in the context of the affected user (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to layui version 2.7.5 or later which contains patches for this vulnerability. The fix addresses the improper handling of the data-content parameter (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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