CVE-2008-1004 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Apple Safari via Web Inspector vectors, potentially executing code in the victim's browser context.
- 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-2008-1004?
CVE-2008-1004 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 19 Mar 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebCore, as used in Apple Safari before 3.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors related to the Web Inspector.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1004?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1004?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1004 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-2008-1004 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1004 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6gq8-wpvx-x83r.