CVE-2007-2808 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 22 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the database parameter in Gnatsweb, 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-2007-2808?

CVE-2007-2808 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in gnatsweb.pl in Gnatsweb 4.00 and Gnats 4.1.99 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the database parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2808?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Gnu Gnats, Yngve Svendsen Gnatsweb.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2808?

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-2007-2808 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2808 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-1486-1, GHSA-h5c9-c4h7-3ccq.