CVE-2008-1208 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the login page of Check Point VPN-1 UTM Edge W Embedded NGX via the user parameter.
- 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-2008-1208?
CVE-2008-1208 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 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 the login page in Check Point VPN-1 UTM Edge W Embedded NGX 7.0.48x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the user parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1208?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Checkpoint Vpn-1 Utm Edge W Embedded Ngx.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1208?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1208 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-2008-1208 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1208 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghrc-p3v5-fp8c.