CVE-2007-2383: Medium severity prototypejs Prototype Framework vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2007

Updated

The Prototype (prototypejs) framework before 1.5.1 RC3 exchanges data using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) without an associated protection scheme, which allows remote attackers to obtain the data via a web page that retrieves the data through a URL in the SRC attribute of a SCRIPT element and captures the data using other JavaScript code, aka "JavaScript Hijacking."

Affected Software

1 affected component

prototypejs Prototype Framework=1.5.1_rc3

Event History

Apr 30, 2007

CVE Published

via NVD·11:19 PM

May 1, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2383?

CVE-2007-2383 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for data exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2383?

To fix CVE-2007-2383, upgrade the Prototype framework to version 1.5.1 RC3 or later.

What type of attack does CVE-2007-2383 allow?

CVE-2007-2383 allows remote attackers to retrieve sensitive data through JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) if proper security measures are not in place.

Which versions of Prototype are affected by CVE-2007-2383?

CVE-2007-2383 affects all versions of the Prototype framework prior to 1.5.1 RC3.

What is the primary security concern with CVE-2007-2383?

The primary security concern with CVE-2007-2383 is the lack of an associated protection scheme for JSON data exchange, which exposes data to unauthorized access.