CVE-2007-4717 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated administrators can inject arbitrary scripts via multiple parameters, potentially leading to code execution or security bypass.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-4717?
CVE-2007-4717 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Sep 2007. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Claroline before 1.8.6 allow remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) dir parameter in admin/adminusers.php, the (2) action parameter in admin/advancedUserSearch.php, and the (3) view parameter in admin/campusProblem.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4717?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Claroline Claroline.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4717?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4717 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-2007-4717 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-4717 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3g32-h55j-rh57.