CVE-2026-71454

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

BaseFortify

Publication date: 2026-10-01

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Johnson Controls

Description

Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') vulnerability in CWE-79 - Cross-site Scripting CAPEC-63 allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This issue affects CAPEC-63: before 3.0b63.

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Published

2026-10-01

Last Modified

2026-10-02

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-71454

EUVD

EUVD-2026-91067

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
CWE-79	-	Cross-site Scripting CAPEC-63 0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
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.

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Executive Summary

This is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

Detection Guidance

Detecting XSS vulnerabilities typically involves manual code review and automated scanning tools. Look for user input that is reflected in web pages without proper sanitization. Use tools like OWASP ZAP or Burp Suite for automated scanning. Check for common XSS patterns in input fields, URLs, and HTTP headers.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could steal sensitive data like session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform actions on behalf of users without their knowledge. It compromises user trust and can lead to data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability can lead to non-compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by exposing sensitive user data. Organizations may face fines or legal penalties for failing to protect user information.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update CAPEC-63 to version 3.0b63 or later. Implement input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data. Use Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to mitigate XSS impact. Sanitize all dynamic content before rendering in web pages.

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