CVE-2017-7421 Cross-site scripting in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server
Remote authenticated attackers can exploit XSS vulnerabilities in the web UI to bypass security features in Micro Focus Enterprise Server.
- 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-2017-7421?
CVE-2017-7421 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server, published on 21 Aug 2017. 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
Reflected and stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS, CWE-79) vulnerabilities in Directory Server (aka Enterprise Server Administration web UI) and ESMAC (aka Enterprise Server Monitor and Control) in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3 and earlier, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, and 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9 allow remote authenticated attackers to bypass protection mechanisms (CWE-693) and other security features.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7421?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microfocus Directory Server, Microfocus Enterprise Developer, Microfocus Enterprise Server, Microfocus Enterprise Server Monitor and Control.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7421?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7421 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-2017-7421 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7421 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jmxj-p595-5mfj.