CVE-2008-4612 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 20 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keywords parameter in PortalApp forums and content pages.

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-2008-4612?

CVE-2008-4612 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Oct 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-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PortalApp 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the keywords parameter to (1) forums.asp and (2) content.asp.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4612?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Portalapp Portalapp.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4612?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4612 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-2008-4612 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4612 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x3rx-qh45-xr53.