CVE-2007-1473 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the new_lang parameter in the Horde Framework login page when language selection is enabled.

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-2007-1473?

CVE-2007-1473 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Mar 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 framework/NLS/NLS.php in Horde Framework before 3.1.4 RC1, when the login page contains a language selection box, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the new_lang parameter to login.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1473?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Horde Horde Application Framework.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1473?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2007-1473 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1473 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gxfc-2q7p-5mvq.

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