CVE-2008-1753 Alkacon OpenCMS XSS via searchfilter parameter in system/workplace/admin/workplace/sessions.jsp
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchfilter parameter in the admin sessions page, requiring high privileges to exploit.
- 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-2008-1753?
CVE-2008-1753 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Apr 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/workplace/sessions.jsp in Alkacon OpenCMS 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchfilter parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-1510.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1753?
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-2008-1753?
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-2008-1753 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1753 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r3g-w24c-gpr6.