CVE-2008-0909 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Schoolwires Academic Portal via the c parameter in browse.asp.

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-2008-0909?

CVE-2008-0909 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 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 browse.asp in Schoolwires Academic Portal allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the c parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0909?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schoolwires Academic Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0909?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0909 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-2008-0909 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0909 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rpg2-6hr8-hcp4.

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