CVE-2008-4182 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the User field in an IMAP session, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2008-4182?

CVE-2008-4182 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Sep 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in imp/test.php in Horde Turba Contact Manager H3 2.2.1 and other versions before 2.3.1, and possibly other Horde Project products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the User field in an IMAP session.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4182?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Horde Turba Contact Manager H3.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4182?

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-2008-4182 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4182 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pf3v-259r-9h7m.

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