CVE-2007-5613: Mortbay Jetty Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability
Summary
CVE-2007-5613: Mortbay Jetty vulnerable to Cross-site scripting. Affects org.mortbay.jetty:jetty versions < 6.1.6. Fixed in 6.1.6. How to fix ↓
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Background
Mortbay Jetty is an open-source web server and servlet container written in Java. It is widely used for hosting Java web applications and provides a lightweight and scalable solution. The vulnerability in question, identified as CVE-2007-5613, is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that affects Mortbay Jetty versions prior to 6.1.6rc1. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML through unspecified parameters and cookies.
Vulnerability Detail
The cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mortbay Jetty's Dump Servlet allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the application. This can lead to various security issues, including session hijacking, defacement of web pages, and theft of sensitive information. The vulnerability arises from a lack of proper input validation and sanitization, allowing user-supplied data to be executed as code in the victim's browser. It is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
6.1.6
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Workaround
If upgrading Mortbay Jetty is not immediately feasible, a temporary workaround can be implemented to mitigate the risk. This can involve implementing input validation and sanitization measures within the application code to prevent the execution of malicious scripts. It is crucial to carefully validate and sanitize all user-supplied input, especially when rendering it in HTML templates or dynamically generating JavaScript code.
Conclusion
The Mortbay Jetty Cross-site Scripting vulnerability (CVE-2007-5613) poses a moderate security risk, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade Mortbay Jetty to version 6.1.6 or later. Additionally, implementing input validation and sanitization measures within the application code can provide temporary mitigation. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Mortbay Jetty is an open-source web server and servlet container written in Java. It is commonly used for hosting Java web applications and provides a lightweight and scalable solution.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. This can lead to various attacks, such as session hijacking, defacement of web pages, and theft of sensitive information.
The vulnerability in Mortbay Jetty can allow attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the application. This can lead to various security issues, including session hijacking, defacement of web pages, and theft of sensitive information.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 5.3, indicating a moderate severity level.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade Mortbay Jetty to version 6.1.6 or later. This version includes the necessary patches and improvements to mitigate the XSS vulnerability.
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