CVE-2008-2973 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via chathead.php parameters, 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-2008-2973?
CVE-2008-2973 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jul 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 chathead.php in MM Chat 1.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) sitename and (2) wmessage parameters.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2973?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mm Chat Mm Chat.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2973 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-2008-2973 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2973 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fm48-g92r-6m48.