CVE-2001-1157
First published: Sun Aug 12 2001(Updated: )
Baltimore Technologies WEBsweeper 4.0 and 4.02 does not properly filter Javascript from HTML pages, which could allow remote attackers to bypass the filtering via (1) an extra leading < and one or more characters before the SCRIPT tag, or (2) tags using Unicode.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Technologies WEBsweeper | =4.0 | |
| Baltimore Technologies WEBsweeper | =4.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1157?
CVE-2001-1157 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution by bypassing web filtering.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1157?
To fix CVE-2001-1157, upgrade to a patched version of Baltimore Technologies WEBsweeper that addresses the JavaScript filtering issue.
What versions of WEBsweeper are affected by CVE-2001-1157?
CVE-2001-1157 affects both WEBsweeper version 4.0 and 4.02.
What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2001-1157?
CVE-2001-1157 facilitates remote attacks that bypass JavaScript filtering in HTML pages.
Can CVE-2001-1157 be exploited through Unicode characters?
Yes, CVE-2001-1157 can be exploited by attackers using tags with Unicode characters to bypass filtering.
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