CVE-2008-5114 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 18 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Sun Java System 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-2008-5114?

CVE-2008-5114 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2008. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5114?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Identity Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5114?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5114 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-2008-5114 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5114 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f3ch-cw87-884h.