CVE-2007-5472 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the log viewer of CA HIPS Server, requiring an administrator to view the logs.
- 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-2007-5472?
CVE-2007-5472 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Oct 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 the Server component in CA Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS) before 8.0.0.93 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via requests that are written to logs for later display in the log viewer.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5472?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broadcom Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5472?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5472 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-2007-5472 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5472 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-56x7-v79h-p2jx.