medium
4.3
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-6203: XSS

First published: Mon Dec 03 2007(Updated: )

Apache HTTP Server 2.0.x and 2.2.x does not sanitize the HTTP Method specifier header from an HTTP request when it is reflected back in a "413 Request Entity Too Large" error message, which might allow cross-site scripting (XSS) style attacks using web client components that can send arbitrary headers in requests, as demonstrated via an HTTP request containing an invalid Content-length value, a similar issue to CVE-2006-3918.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Http Server=2.0.58
Apache Http Server=2.2.0
Apache Http Server=2.0.47
Apache Http Server=2.0.50
Apache Http Server=2.2.2
Apache Http Server=2.1.3
Apache Http Server=2.2.4
Apache Http Server=2.0.55
Apache Http Server=2.1.2
Apache Http Server=2.1.1
Apache Http Server=2.0.52
Apache Http Server=2.1.7
Apache Http Server=2.0.53
Apache Http Server=2.0.57
Apache Http Server=2.0.51
Apache Http Server=2.0.49
Apache Http Server=2.1.6
Apache Http Server=2.1.4
Apache Http Server=2.0.48
Apache Http Server=2.1.5
Apache Http Server=2.2.3
Apache Http Server=2.0.46
Apache Http Server=2.0.54
Apache Http Server=2.0.59
Apache Http Server=2.1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6203?

    CVE-2007-6203 is considered a medium severity vulnerability, allowing potential cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-6203?

    To fix CVE-2007-6203, upgrade the Apache HTTP Server to a patch version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Apache HTTP Server are affected by CVE-2007-6203?

    The affected versions include Apache HTTP Server 2.0.x and 2.2.x, specifically versions 2.0.47 through 2.2.4.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2007-6203 facilitate?

    CVE-2007-6203 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks using the reflected HTTP Method specifier.

  • Is CVE-2007-6203 specific to any operating system?

    No, CVE-2007-6203 is not specific to any operating system; it affects the Apache HTTP Server regardless of the platform.

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