CVE-2008-2211 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via admin parameters in Maian Guestbook, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2211?
CVE-2008-2211 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin/inc/footer.php in Maian Guestbook 3.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) msg_script2 and (2) msg_script3 parameters.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2211?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Maianscriptworld Maian Guestbook.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2211?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2211 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-2008-2211 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2211 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vvrx-55rg-mhcv.