CVE-2008-2531 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search parameter in Build A Niche Store, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2008-2531?
CVE-2008-2531 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jun 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 the search script in Build A Niche Store (BANS) 3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2531?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Buildanichestore3 Bans.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2531?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2531 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-2008-2531 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2531 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6c55-7g78-9rhg.