CVE-2008-1716 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via page and form parameters in WoltLab Community Framework, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2008-1716?
CVE-2008-1716 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 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 WoltLab Community Framework (WCF) 1.0.6 in WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) page and (2) form parameters, which are not properly handled when they are reflected back in an error message.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1716?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Woltlab Burning Board.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1716?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1716 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-2008-1716 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1716 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x69-95v2-m4qp.