CVE-2011-4457

CVE-2011-4457 is a low-severity vulnerability in Owasp-java-html-sanitizer Project Owasp-java-html-sanitizer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

OWASP HTML Sanitizer (aka owasp-java-html-sanitizer) before 88, when JavaScript is disabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a crafted FORM element within a NOSCRIPT element.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4457?
OWASP HTML Sanitizer (aka owasp-java-html-sanitizer) before 88, when JavaScript is disabled, allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information via a crafted FORM element within a NOSCRIPT element.
How severe is CVE-2011-4457?
CVE-2011-4457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-4457 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4457?
CVE-2011-4457 primarily affects Owasp-java-html-sanitizer Project Owasp-java-html-sanitizer. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4457?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4457 published?
CVE-2011-4457 was published on 2011-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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