CVE-2008-2066 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the whatus parameter in miniBB, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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-2008-2066?
CVE-2008-2066 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 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 bb_admin.php in miniBB 2.2a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the whatus parameter in a searchusers2 action. NOTE: it was later reported that other versions before 3.0.1 are also vulnerable.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2066?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Minibb Minibb.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2066?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2066 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-2008-2066 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2066 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrrj-23x5-rmh3.