CVE-2007-5562 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the err parameter on the login page of Netgear SSL VPN concentrators.

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-2007-5562?

CVE-2007-5562 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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 cgi-bin/welcome (aka the login page) in Netgear SSL312 PROSAFE SSL VPN-Concentrator 25 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the err parameter in the context of an error page.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5562?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgear Ssl312.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5562?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5562 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-2007-5562 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5562 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vhfh-622h-c8xf.

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