CVE-2017-7421

Description

Reflected and stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS, CWE-79) vulnerabilities in Directory Server (aka Enterprise Server Administration web UI) and ESMAC (aka Enterprise Server Monitor and Control) in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3 and earlier, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, and 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9 allow remote authenticated attackers to bypass protection mechanisms (CWE-693) and other security features.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Affected: Micro Focus Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://community.microfocus.com/microfocus/mainframe_solutions/enterprise_server/w/knowledge_base/29131/enterprise-server-security-fixes-july-2017

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7421?
CVE-2017-7421 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-7421?
To fix CVE-2017-7421, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-7421 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-7421 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-7421?
CVE-2017-7421 affects Micro Focus Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server.
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