CVE-2008-0240 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 11 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject frames via the helpUrl parameter to conduct phishing attacks against users of Sun Java System Identity Manager.

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-2008-0240?

CVE-2008-0240 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

/idm/help/index.jsp in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 SP1 through SP3, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to inject frames from arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the helpUrl parameter, aka "frame injection."

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0240?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Identity Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0240?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0240 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-2008-0240 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0240 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cr98-r54j-j39h.