CVE-2008-5461 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 14 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability in WebLogic Server to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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-2008-5461?

CVE-2008-5461 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2009. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the WebLogic Server component in BEA Product Suite 10.3, 10.0 MP1, 9.2 MP3, 9.1, 9.0, 8.1 SP6, 7.0, and SP7 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, related to WLS. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2009 CPU. Oracle has not commented on reliable researcher claims that this issue is cross-site scripting.

Weakness: CWE-264, CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5461?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Bea Product Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5461?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5461 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-2008-5461 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5461 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qw6f-47p6-c25p.