CVE-2007-2383

CVE-2007-2383 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Prototypejs Prototype Framework 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

Description

The Prototype (prototypejs) framework before 1.5.1 RC3 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-2007-2383?
The Prototype (prototypejs) framework before 1.5.1 RC3 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-2007-2383?
CVE-2007-2383 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-2383 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2383?
CVE-2007-2383 affects Prototypejs Prototype Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2383?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2383 published?
CVE-2007-2383 was published on 2007-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)