CVE-2008-0941 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 25 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts into the Aeries Browser Interface, potentially stealing data or hijacking sessions.

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-2008-0941?

CVE-2008-0941 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 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 Eagle Software Aeries Browser Interface (ABI) 3.8.2.8 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an event.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0941?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aeries Aeries Student Information System.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0941?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0941 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-2008-0941 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0941 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xjh9-37gr-4228.