How severe is CVE-2007-5796?

CVE-2007-5796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5796 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-2007-5796?

CVE-2007-5796 affects Symantec Proxysg Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5796?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5796 published?

CVE-2007-5796 was published on 2007-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5796

CVE-2007-5796 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Proxysg Firmware 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Symantec Proxysg Firmware
Published: 2007-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management console in Blue Coat ProxySG before 4.2.6.1, and 5.x before 5.2.2.5, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by modifying the URL that is used for loading Certificate Revocation Lists.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5796?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management console in Blue Coat ProxySG before 4.2.6.1, and 5.x before 5.2.2.5, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by modifying the URL that is used for loading Certificate Revocation Lists.
How severe is CVE-2007-5796?: CVE-2007-5796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5796 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-2007-5796?: CVE-2007-5796 affects Symantec Proxysg Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5796 published?: CVE-2007-5796 was published on 2007-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:symantec:proxysg_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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