CVE-2008-0284 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Itemid or topic arguments in Simple Machines Forum.
- 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-2008-0284?
CVE-2008-0284 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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 Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) Itemid or (2) topic arguments.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0284?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Machines Simple Machines Smf.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0284?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0284 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-2008-0284 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0284 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5xx-f4qc-vwfq.