CWE-83—Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-83
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page

Description

The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes "javascript:" or other URIs from dangerous attributes within tags, such as onmouseover, onload, onerror, or style.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Impact:: Read Application Data, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

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