CVE-2007-5596 json
The core Upload module in Drupal 4.7.x before 4.7.8 and 5.x before 5.3 places the .html extension on a whitelist, which allows remote attac…
published 2007-10-19 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-5571
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.6%
- EPSS 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 76%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The core Upload module in Drupal 4.7.x before 4.7.8 and 5.x before 5.3 places the .html extension on a whitelist, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by uploading .html files.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/27292
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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drupal.org
/node/184320
patch, vendor-advisory
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redhat.com
/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-October/msg00328.html
vendor-advisory, third-party-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/3546
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/27352
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/37274
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/26119
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5596
- NVD CVE-2007-5596
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