CVE-2008-5729 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in NetCat CMS, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.
- 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-2008-5729?
CVE-2008-5729 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 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 AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) form and (2) control parameters to FCKeditor/neditor.php, and the (3) path parameter to admin/siteinfo/iframe.inc.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5729?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netcat Netcat.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5729 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-2008-5729 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5729 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qmgf-hfc6-6cf8.