CVE-2008-1385 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer header in the Top Referrers plugin, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2008-1385?
CVE-2008-1385 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in S9y Serendipity, published on 23 Apr 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 Top Referrers (aka referrer) plugin in Serendipity (S9Y) before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Referer HTTP header.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1385?
It affects 1 product.
Products include S9y Serendipity.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1385?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1385 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-2008-1385 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1385 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in S9y Serendipity
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8xwj-5g25-9wqj.