CVE-2007-5596: XSS

Published Oct 19, 2007
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Updated

The core Upload module in Drupal 4.7.x before 4.7.8 and 5.x before 5.3 places the .html extension on a whitelist, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by uploading .html files.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Drupal Drupal>=4.7.0<4.7.8
Drupal Drupal>=5.0<5.3

Event History

Oct 19, 2007
CVE Published
11:17 PM
Oct 20, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5596?

CVE-2007-5596 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing remote XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5596?

To fix CVE-2007-5596, upgrade to Drupal 4.7.8 or later, or 5.3 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-5596?

CVE-2007-5596 allows attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via malicious .html files.

4

Which versions of Drupal are affected by CVE-2007-5596?

CVE-2007-5596 affects Drupal versions 4.7.x before 4.7.8 and 5.x before 5.3.

5

What modules are implicated in CVE-2007-5596?

The vulnerability is located in the core Upload module of Drupal.

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