Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy cross-site scripting flaw in Sun Java System Web Server advanced search. An attacker could cause a vulnerable server to return attacker-controlled script or HTML to a user. Business impact depends on whether the old web server and search application are still exposed. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 before SP9 or 7.0 before Update 3, especially where the advanced search JSP is reachable on public or internal web paths. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless the affected server is internet-facing or supports sensitive authenticated workflows. Prioritize confirmation because unsupported web infrastructure often carries broader operational risk beyond this CVE. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Web Server 6.1 to SP9 or later if still in use.; Upgrade Web Server 7.0 to Update 3 or later if still in use.; Restrict access to webapps/search/advanced.jsp until vendor guidance is applied..
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- javasystem-advancedsearch-xss(42624)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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