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The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly
neutralizes special characters that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are
sent to an error page.
Extended Description
Error pages may include customized 403 Forbidden or 404 Not Found pages.
When an attacker can trigger an error that contains script syntax within the attacker's input, then
cross-site scripting attacks may be possible.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page
Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')