CVE-2008-4876 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the request URL in the Philips VOIP841 DECT Phone web server, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2008-4876?
CVE-2008-4876 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 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 the web server component in Philips Electronics VOIP841 DECT Phone with firmware 1.0.4.50 and 1.0.4.80 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the request URL, which is not properly handled in a 404 web error page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4876?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Philips Electronics Voip841 Dect Phone.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4876?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4876 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-2008-4876 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4876 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8f39-8vhp-c49f.