CVE-2008-2878 Open redirect in n/a
Remote attackers can redirect users to malicious sites via the file parameter in rss_getfile.php, facilitating phishing attacks.
- 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-2008-2878?
CVE-2008-2878 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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
Open redirect vulnerability in rss_getfile.php in Academic Web Tools (AWT YEKTA) 1.4.3.1, and 1.4.2.8 and earlier, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the file parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2878?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Yektaweb Academic Web Tools.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2878?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-2878 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2878 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qjf-pqqq-p29w.