CVE-2007-5983 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via PATH_INFO in AutoIndex PHP Script, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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-2007-5983?
CVE-2007-5983 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Nov 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 index.php in Justin Hagstrom AutoIndex PHP Script before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO (PHP_SELF).
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5983?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Justin Hagstrom Autoindex Php Script.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5983?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5983 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-2007-5983 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5983 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c6h6-4q33-5jv5.