Description
There is an XSS (cross-site scripting) vulnerability in GwtUpload 1.0.3 in the file upload functionality. Someone can upload a file with a malicious filename, which contains JavaScript code, which would result in XSS. Cross-site scripting enables attackers to steal data, change the appearance of a website, and perform other malicious activities like phishing or drive-by hacking.
Remediation
References
https://github.com/manolo/gwtupload/issues/32
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/gwtupload-xss-file-upload-functionality
Related Vulnerabilities
CVE-2015-0250 Vulnerability in maven package batik:batik-transcoder
CVE-2022-25858 Vulnerability in npm package terser
CVE-2020-5497 Vulnerability in maven package org.mitre:openid-connect-server-webapp
CVE-2022-28220 Vulnerability in maven package org.apache.james:james-server-protocols-imap4
CVE-2023-48088 Vulnerability in maven package com.xuxueli:xxl-job-admin