CVE-2007-3484
6.1 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2007-3484 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting google custom_search_engine. It was published on June 28, 2007 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in Google Custom Search Engine allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter. NOTE: this issue is disputed by the Google Security Team, who states that "Google does not provide the 'search.php' script referenced. When a user creates a custom search engine, we provide them with a block of javascript to include on their site. Some users write additional code around this block of javascript to further customize their website.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update custom_search_engine to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-3484?
CVE-2007-3484 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting google custom_search_engine. It was published on June 28, 2007 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2007-3484?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3484?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update custom_search_engine to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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