CVE-2008-4520 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the remark parameter in bulk_update.pl, affecting AutoNessus users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4520?
CVE-2008-4520 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2008. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bulk_update.pl in AutoNessus before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the remark parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Autonessus Autonessus.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4520 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-2008-4520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x388-23vq-2hxx.