CVE-2007-5796

Name: CVE-2007-5796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-11-03T00:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.35%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Proxysg Firmware	< 4.2.6.1
Symantec	Proxysg Firmware	>= 5.0.0, < 5.2.2.5

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/27452Third Party Advisory
http://www.bluecoat.com/support/securityadvisories/advisory_cross-site_scripting_vulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018888Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3678Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38213Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/27452Third Party Advisory
http://www.bluecoat.com/support/securityadvisories/advisory_cross-site_scripting_vulnerabilityPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018888Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3678Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38213Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5796?

How severe is CVE-2007-5796?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5796?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST