CVE-2008-4542 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated administrators can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Cisco Unity database, potentially compromising the web interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4542?
CVE-2008-4542 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Unity 4.x before 4.2(1)ES162, 5.x before 5.0(1)ES56, and 7.x before 7.0(2)ES8 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by entering it in the database (aka data store).
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4542?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Unity.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4542?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4542 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-2008-4542 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4542 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vv87-gpwp-q6f3.