CVE-2008-1045 Alkacon OpenCMS XSS via file tree navigation in system/workplace/views/explorer/tree_files.jsp
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the resource parameter in the file tree navigation function.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2008-1045?
CVE-2008-1045 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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 the file tree navigation function in system/workplace/views/explorer/tree_files.jsp in Alkacon OpenCMS 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the resource parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1045?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.opencms:opencms-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.opencms:opencms-core Maven | All versions | 7.0.4 |
org.opencms:opencms-core Maven | All versions | 7.0.4 |
Products include Alkacon Opencms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1045?
Upgrade org.opencms:opencms-core to 7.0.4 or later.
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-2008-1045 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1045 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v965-wwrq-gxfg.