CVE-2008-0265 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the F5 BIG-IP web management interface via the Search function, potentially compromising administrative sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0265?
CVE-2008-0265 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Search function in the web management interface in F5 BIG-IP 9.4.3 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the SearchString parameter to (1) list_system.jsp, (2) list_pktfilter.jsp, (3) list_ltm.jsp, (4) resources_audit.jsp, and (5) list_asm.jsp in tmui/Control/jspmap/tmui/system/log/; and (6) list.jsp in certain directories.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0265?
It affects 1 product.
Products include F5 Tmos.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0265?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0265 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-2008-0265 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0265 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7vq-3jjj-wq22.