CVE-2008-4893 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published 4 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the template_path parameter in Tribiq CMS when register_globals is enabled.

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-2008-4893?

CVE-2008-4893 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 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 templates/mytribiqsite/tribal-GPL-1066/includes/header.inc.php in Tribiq CMS 5.0.10a, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the template_path parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4893?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tribiq Tribiq Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4893?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4893 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-2008-4893 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4893 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7h2q-hj3f-p932.