HTTP.URI.XSS
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a popular web security issue. If a web application doesn't properly validate input from one user and uses it in the output for other users, attackers can exploit it to send malicious code to other users.
Affected Products
All web application environments are susceptible to cross-site scripting.
Impact
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or gain sensitive information.
Recommended Actions
Review the code of web application and check all places where user input could possibly become part of the output for other users.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |