CVE-2007-2431 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject malicious scripts via the SCRIPT_NAME parameter, enabling cross-site scripting attacks against TCExam users.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-2431?
CVE-2007-2431 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 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
Dynamic variable evaluation vulnerability in shared/config/tce_config.php in TCExam 4.0.011 and earlier allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) and possibly other attacks by modifying critical variables such as $_SERVER, as demonstrated by injecting web script via the _SERVER[SCRIPT_NAME] parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2431?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tecnick.com Tcexam.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2431?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2431 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2007-2431 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2431 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x29q-pqw3-mf49.