1418970 - XSS (Cross-Site Scripting) vulnerability in XI 3.1 SP2 for the URL http://<servername>:<port>/InfoViewApp/jsp/common/actionNav.faces

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of computer security vulnerability typically found in web applications which enable malicious attackers to inject client-side script into web pages viewed by other users. An exploited cross-site scripting vulnerability can be used by attackers to bypass access controls such as the same origin policy. Their impact may range from a petty nuisance to a significant security risk, depending on the sensitivity of the data handled by the vulnerable site, and the nature of any security mitigations implemented by site owner.

Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities may happen when certain parameters are passed in the following type of URL http://<servername>:<port>/InfoViewApp/jsp/common/actionNav.faces

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