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4.3

GForge 4.6b2 lets attackers run scripts in web pages

CVE-2007-3918 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The verify page in GForge 4.6b2 can be tricked into inserting malicious code when a specially crafted confirm_hash value is used. An attacker could cause a visitor’s browser to execute unwanted actions or display false information. Update GForge to a version that fixes this or apply a patch that properly validates the confirm_hash input.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
gforge gforge 4.6_b2
cpe:2.3:a:gforge:gforge:4.6_b2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in account/verify.php in GForge 4.6b2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the confirm_hash parameter.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in account/verify.php in GForge 4.6b2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the confirm_hash parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published5 Oct 2007
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-3918 · NVD
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