CVE-2007-1840: XSS

Published Apr 3, 2007
·
Updated

lib/modules.inc in LDAP Account Manager (LAM) before 1.3.0 does not escape HTML special characters in LDAP data, which allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact, probably cross-site scripting (XSS).

Affected Software

1 affected component
LDAP Account Manager LDAP Account Manager<=1.0_rc2

Event History

Apr 3, 2007
CVE Published
12:19 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1840?

CVE-2007-1840 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1840?

To fix CVE-2007-1840, upgrade LDAP Account Manager to version 1.3.0 or later, which addresses the HTML escaping issue.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-1840?

CVE-2007-1840 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that exploits unescaped HTML special characters in LDAP data.

4

Which versions of LDAP Account Manager are affected by CVE-2007-1840?

LDAP Account Manager versions prior to 1.3.0, including 1.0.rc2, are affected by CVE-2007-1840.

5

Can CVE-2007-1840 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-1840 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially execute malicious scripts in a user's browser.

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