CVE-2008-0757 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the message parameter in MercuryBoard, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0757?
CVE-2008-0757 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in MercuryBoard 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the message parameter (aka the message text area), which leads to an injection in the messenger during private message (PM) preview. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0757?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mercuryboard Mercuryboard Message Board.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0757?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0757 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-2008-0757 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0757 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4636-2x9q-q8q7.