CVE-2007-1454: XSS
First published: Wed Mar 14 2007(Updated: )
ext/filter in PHP 5.2.0, when FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING is used with the FILTER_FLAG_STRIP_LOW flag, does not properly strip HTML tags, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via HTML with a '<' character followed by certain whitespace characters, which passes one filter but is collapsed into a valid tag, as demonstrated using %0b.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PHP | =5.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.php-security.org/MOPB/MOPB-18-2007.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1283
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25062
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22914
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:090
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_32_php.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25056
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1454?
CVE-2007-1454 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1454?
To fix CVE-2007-1454, upgrade your PHP version to a later version than 5.2.0 where this vulnerability has been addressed.
What PHP function is affected by CVE-2007-1454?
CVE-2007-1454 affects the ext/filter component in PHP, specifically when using FILTER_SANITIZE_STRING with the FILTER_FLAG_STRIP_LOW flag.
Can CVE-2007-1454 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-1454 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject malicious scripts through web applications.
In which PHP version was CVE-2007-1454 discovered?
CVE-2007-1454 was discovered in PHP version 5.2.0.
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