CVE-2008-2718 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into TYPO3 CMS via unspecified vectors in fe_adminlib.inc, affecting multiple extensions.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2008-2718?
CVE-2008-2718 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Typo3 Typo3, published on 16 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 fe_adminlib.inc in TYPO3 4.0.x before 4.0.9, 4.1.x before 4.1.7, and 4.2.x before 4.2.1, as used in extensions such as (1) direct_mail_subscription, (2) feuser_admin, and (3) kb_md5fepw, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2718?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Typo3 Typo3.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2718?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2008-2718 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2718 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-89rc-rfgc-g2j3.