CVE-2007-0563
CVE-2007-0563 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Web Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Web Security
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Symantec Web Security (SWS) before 3.0.1.85 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to (1) error messages and (2) blocked page messages produced by SWS.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0563?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Symantec Web Security (SWS) before 3.0.1.85 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to (1) error messages and (2) blocked page messages produced by SWS.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0563?
- CVE-2007-0563 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0563 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0563?
- CVE-2007-0563 primarily affects Symantec Web Security. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0563?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-0563 published?
- CVE-2007-0563 was published on 2007-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/32960
- http://osvdb.org/32961
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23896
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.01.24c.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017558
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22184
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0330
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31750
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.0.1.72:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.60:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.63:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.67:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:web_security:3.01.68:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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