CVE-2008-0838 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the login page of Sophos Email Security Appliances via error and go parameters.
- 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-2008-0838?
CVE-2008-0838 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 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 the web administration interface in Sophos ES1000 and ES4000 Email Security Appliance 2.1.0.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error and (2) go parameters to the login page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0838?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sophos Es1000, Sophos Es4000.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0838?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0838 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-2008-0838 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0838 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8c29-j976-ghxr.