CVE-2007-5961 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Red Hat Network channel search feature, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2007-5961?

CVE-2007-5961 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Red Hat Network channel search feature, as used in RHN and Red Hat Network Satellite before 5.0.2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5961?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Network Satellite.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5961?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2007-5961 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5961 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m54g-mfm4-wp3f.

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