CVE-2017-7422 Cross-site scripting in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server

Medium 5.4 Published 21 Aug 2017 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit XSS in the esfadmingui component to bypass security features if the component is enabled.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2017-7422?

CVE-2017-7422 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server, published on 21 Aug 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, 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 esfadmingui in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3, 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, if this component is configured. Note esfadmingui is not enabled by default.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7422?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microfocus Enterprise Developer, Microfocus Enterprise Server.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7422?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7422 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-2017-7422 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7422 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4jfr-8hvq-mgfc.