CVE-2008-0861 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into IBM Lotus Quickplace via a crafted parameter, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0861?
CVE-2008-0861 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2008. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in leg/Main.nsf in IBM Lotus Quickplace 7.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an h_SearchString sub-parameter in the PreSetFields parameter of an EditDocument action.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0861?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Lotus Quickplace.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0861?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0861 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-2008-0861 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0861 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94ch-c66r-hw64.