CVE-2007-2581: XSS

Published May 9, 2007
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 for Windows Server 2003 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATHINFO (query string) in "every main page," as demonstrated by default.aspx.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2007
Microsoft SharePoint Services=3.0
Microsoft Windows 2003

Event History

May 9, 2007
CVE Published
09:19 PM
May 10, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2581?

CVE-2007-2581 has been rated as having a medium severity level due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-2581?

To mitigate CVE-2007-2581, users should apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for SharePoint Services 3.0 and SharePoint Server 2007.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-2581?

CVE-2007-2581 affects users of Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 on Windows Server 2003.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-2581?

CVE-2007-2581 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into webpages.

5

Can CVE-2007-2581 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-2581 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the manipulation of the PATH_INFO parameter in web requests.

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