CVE-2008-2566 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the group parameter in PHP Address Book, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2008-2566?
CVE-2008-2566 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHP Address Book 3.1.5 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the group parameter to (1) index.php or (2) the default URI.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2566?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php-Address Book Php-Address Book.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2566?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2566 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-2008-2566 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2566 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4wm-6wrv-77w7.