CWE-85—Doubled Character XSS Manipulations

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-85
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Doubled Character XSS Manipulations

Description

The web application does not filter user-controlled input for executable script disguised using doubling of the involved characters.

Common Consequences

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

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