CVE-2017-7421: micro focus micro focus enterprise developer, micro focus enterprise server Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2017-7421 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in micro focus micro focus enterprise developer, micro focus enterprise server. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 21-08-2017
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 16-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Reflected and stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS, CWE-79) vulnerabilities in Directory Server (aka Enterprise Server Administration web UI) and ESMAC (aka Enterprise Server Monitor and Control) in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3 and earlier, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, and 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9 allow remote authenticated attackers to bypass protection mechanisms (CWE-693) and other security features.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.