CVE-2008-0239 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary HTML or scripts via specific parameters in Sun Java System Identity Manager, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2008-0239?
CVE-2008-0239 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 SP1 through SP3, 7.0, and 7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the (1) cntry or lang parameters to /idm/login.jsp, (2) resultsForm parameter to /idm/account/findForSelect.jsp, or (3) activeControl parameter to /idm/user/main.jsp.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0239?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Java System Identity Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0239?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0239 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-2008-0239 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0239 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g78x-6f6w-9xg9.