What is the severity of CVE-2007-5459?

CVE-2007-5459 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5459?

To fix CVE-2007-5459, update the MouseoverDictionary extension to version 0.6.2 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-5459?

CVE-2007-5459 affects users of the MouseoverDictionary extension for Mozilla Firefox versions up to 0.6.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5459?

CVE-2007-5459 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

Can CVE-2007-5459 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-5459 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specifically crafted web scripts.

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CVE-2007-5459

medium

4.3

CWE

14/10/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-5459: XSS

First published: Sun Oct 14 2007(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the sidebar HTML page in the MouseoverDictionary before 0.6.2 extension for Mozilla Firefox allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Itirou Maruta Mouseoverdictionary	<=0.6
Mozilla Firefox	=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5459?
CVE-2007-5459 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5459?
To fix CVE-2007-5459, update the MouseoverDictionary extension to version 0.6.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5459?
CVE-2007-5459 affects users of the MouseoverDictionary extension for Mozilla Firefox versions up to 0.6.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5459?
CVE-2007-5459 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Can CVE-2007-5459 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5459 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specifically crafted web scripts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5459?
CVE-2007-5459 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5459?
To fix CVE-2007-5459, update the MouseoverDictionary extension to version 0.6.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5459?
CVE-2007-5459 affects users of the MouseoverDictionary extension for Mozilla Firefox versions up to 0.6.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5459?
CVE-2007-5459 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Can CVE-2007-5459 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5459 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specifically crafted web scripts.