CVE-2008-2533 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in admin modules, 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-2008-2533?
CVE-2008-2533 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jun 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 Phoenix View CMS Pre Alpha2 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) ltarget parameter to (a) admin/admin_frame.php and the (2) conf parameter to (b) gbuch.admin.php, (c) links.admin.php, (d) menue.admin.php, (e) news.admin.php, and (f) todo.admin.php in admin/module/.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2533?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fkrauthan Phoenix View Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2533?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2533 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-2008-2533 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2533 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2mr-h6fr-3fxf.