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CVE-2007-6421

3.5 · LOW

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in balancer-manager in mod_proxy_balancer in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via t…

Published Jan 8, 2008apacheCWE-79EPSS 8.32%

Overview

CVE-2007-6421 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on January 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in balancer-manager in mod_proxy_balancer in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.0 through 2.2.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ss, (2) wr, or (3) rr parameters, or (4) the URL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refdocs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562Refhttpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_22.htmlReflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00004.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/28526Refsecunia.com/advisories/28749Refsecunia.com/advisories/28977Refsecunia.com/advisories/29420Refsecunia.com/advisories/29640Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3523

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6421?

CVE-2007-6421 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apache http_server. It was published on January 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-6421?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6421?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update http_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-6421?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-6421 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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