CVE-2008-2165 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter in Cisco BBSM Captive Portal, 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-2008-2165?
CVE-2008-2165 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 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 AccessCodeStart.asp in Cisco Building Broadband Service Manager (BBSM) Captive Portal 5.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2165?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Building Broadband Service Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2165?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2165 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-2008-2165 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2165 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4c5-5qx8-v3vp.