Quest Policy Authority 8.1.2.200 Web Compliance Manager initFile.jsp msg cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Quest Policy Authority 8.1.2.200. This affects an unknown part of the file initFile.jsp of the component Web Compliance Manager. The manipulation of the argument msg results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-35203. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to use an alternative to replace the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Quest Policy Authority 8.1.2.200. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file initFile.jsp of the component Web Compliance Manager. The manipulation of the argument msg with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The weakness was disclosed 01/11/2021. The advisory is shared for download at un4gi.io. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-35203. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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01/11/2021 +30 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: quest.com

Advisory: un4gi.io
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-35203 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-35203
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-167532

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2021 08:37
Updated: 05/04/2025 12:59
Changes: 01/11/2021 08:37 (39), 02/10/2021 22:40 (5), 02/10/2021 22:45 (18), 08/04/2024 19:24 (16), 05/04/2025 12:59 (3)
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