CVE-2007-0175 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 11 Jan 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the redirect_to parameter in the login page, requiring user interaction to execute.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-0175?

CVE-2007-0175 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in htsrv/login.php in b2evolution 1.8.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via scriptable attributes in the redirect_to parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0175?

It affects 1 product.

Products include B2evolution B2evolution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0175?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2007-0175 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0175 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-1568-1, GHSA-c6qv-jf35-wmfp.