CVE-2007-6696 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into WebCalendar via event descriptions or query parameters, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-6696?

CVE-2007-6696 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2008. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WebCalendar 1.1.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) an event description, (2) the query string to pref.php, and (3) the adv parameter to search.php. NOTE: vector 1 requires user authentication.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6696?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webcalendar Webcalendar.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6696?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-6696 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-2007-6696 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-6696 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cw2q-7r7v-77r7.

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