CVE-2007-5496
CVE-2007-5496 is a low-severity vulnerability in Selinux Setroubleshoot with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Selinux Setroubleshoot
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in setroubleshoot 2.0.5 allows local users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted (1) file or (2) process name, which triggers an Access Vector Cache (AVC) log entry in a log file used during composition of HTML documents for sealert.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5496?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in setroubleshoot 2.0.5 allows local users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted (1) file or (2) process name, which triggers an Access Vector Cache (AVC) log entry in a log file used during composition of HTML documents for sealert.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5496?
- CVE-2007-5496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5496 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5496?
- CVE-2007-5496 affects Selinux Setroubleshoot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5496?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5496 published?
- CVE-2007-5496 was published on 2008-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30339
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020078
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0061.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29324
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=288271
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42592
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10455
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:selinux:setroubleshoot:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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