CVE-2008-2022 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 30 Apr 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in MegaBBS, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-2022?

CVE-2008-2022 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Apr 2008. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Mulatiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PD9 Software MegaBBS 2.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) toid parameter to send-private-message.asp and the (2) redirect parameter to admin/impersonate.asp. NOTE: vector 2 requires authentication.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2022?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pd9 Software Megabbs.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2022?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2022 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-2008-2022 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2022 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6xvq-x47h-8rxm.