MS.ASP.NET.ValidateRequest.XSS

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Microsoft ASP.NET Frame work.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software attempts to handle a maliciously crafted webpage. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary script code within the context of the application.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Windows 2008
Windows 2003
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows XP
ASP.NET Framework 2.0 or prior version

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script code within the context of the target user's browser

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)