CVE-2008-5095 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 14 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Novell User Application and Identity Manager, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2008-5095?

CVE-2008-5095 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Nov 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 the Novell User Application 3.0.1, 3.5.0, and 3.5.1; and Identity Manager Roles Based Provisioning Module 3.6.0 and 3.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5095?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Novell Identity Manager Roles Based Provisioning Module, Novell User Application.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5095?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5095 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-2008-5095 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5095 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rfx-27g8-f257.