CVE-2007-6571 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 28 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Sun Java System Web Proxy Server, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2007-6571?

CVE-2007-6571 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Dec 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 Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 before SP11 on Windows allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka BugID 6611356.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6571?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Java System Web Proxy Server, Sun Java System Web Server.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6571?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6571 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-2007-6571 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6571 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4gwx-gg7m-2f72.