title: SDM Web interface vulnerable to XSS
description: A reflected
cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the SVG version of System
Diagnostics Manager of B&R Automation Runtime versions <= G4.93 that
enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context
of the attacked user’s browser session.
problem types: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
affected:
{
defaultStatus: unaffected
modules: SDM
product: Automation Runtime
vendor: B&R Industrial Automation
versions:
lessThan: 14.93, status: affected, version: 14.0, versionType: patch
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: NONE
baseScore: 6.1
baseSeverity: MEDIUM
confidentialityImpact: LOW
integrityImpact: LOW
privilegesRequired: NONE
scope: CHANGED
userInteraction: REQUIRED
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
version: 3.1
]
format: CVSS
scenarios: GENERAL
solutions: An update is available that resolves a vulnerability in the product versions listed above.
workarounds:
Do not use Hyperlinks provided by untrusted 3rd party to access the SDM. Hyperlinks may be provided via:
*  Emails from unknown users
*  Social media channels
*  Messaging services
*  Webpages with comment functionality
*  QR Codes
The use of external Web Application Firewalls (WAF) can mitigate attacks using reflected cross-site scripting.