CVE-2024-40857
webkitgtk: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross site scripting
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 25, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in WebKit. Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to universal cross-site scripting.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.1CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')