CVE-2008-0092 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter in phpWebSite, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0092?
CVE-2008-0092 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in the search module in Appalachian State University phpWebSite 1.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0092?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpwebsite Phpwebsite.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0092?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0092 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2008-0092 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0092 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rf37-rpv9-g332.