CVE-2008-1510 Alkacon OpenCMS XSS via searchfilter or listSearchFilter parameter
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via search parameters in the admin user list interface, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-1510?
CVE-2008-1510 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in system/workplace/admin/accounts/users_list.jsp in Alkacon OpenCMS 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) searchfilter or (2) listSearchFilter parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1510?
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-2008-1510?
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-2008-1510 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1510 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fg8-5hwc-wg5v.