CVE-2007-2378
CVE-2007-2378 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Web Toolkit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Google Web Toolkit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Google Web Toolkit (GWT) framework exchanges data using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) without an associated protection scheme, which allows remote attackers to obtain the data via a web page that retrieves the data through a URL in the SRC attribute of a SCRIPT element and captures the data using other JavaScript code, aka "JavaScript Hijacking."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-2378?
- The Google Web Toolkit (GWT) framework exchanges data using JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) without an associated protection scheme, which allows remote attackers to obtain the data via a web page that retrieves the data through a URL in the SRC attribute of a SCRIPT element and captures the data using other JavaScript code, aka "JavaScript Hijacking."
- How severe is CVE-2007-2378?
- CVE-2007-2378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-2378 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-2378?
- CVE-2007-2378 affects Google Web Toolkit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-2378?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-2378 published?
- CVE-2007-2378 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/43321
- http://www.fortifysoftware.com/servlet/downloads/public/JavaScript_Hijacking.pdf
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:web_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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