CVE-2008-3567 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the Winamp application by tricking users into opening malicious MP3 files with crafted ID3 tags.
- 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-2008-3567?
CVE-2008-3567 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Nullsoft Winamp, published on 10 Aug 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-zone scripting vulnerability in the NowPlaying functionality in NullSoft Winamp before 5.541 allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via an MP3 file with JavaScript in id3 tags.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3567?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nullsoft Winamp.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3567?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3567 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-2008-3567 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3567 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nullsoft Winamp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9gcx-wpv9-6wq2.