CVE-2008-2024 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 30 Apr 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the glang parameter in miniBB when register_globals is enabled, requiring user interaction.

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-2008-2024?

CVE-2008-2024 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 index.php in miniBB 2.2, and possibly earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the glang[] parameter in a registernew action.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2024?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Minibb Minibb.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2024?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2024 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-2008-2024 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2024 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-388v-j5gj-fhhc.