CVE-2008-5734 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 26 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via HTML email images in IceWarp Merak Mail Server, potentially compromising user accounts.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-5734?

CVE-2008-5734 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Dec 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebMail Pro in IceWarp Software Merak Mail Server 9.3.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an IMG element in an HTML e-mail message.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5734?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Icewarp Merak Mail Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5734?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5734 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-2008-5734 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5734 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xjm6-m6g9-99gh.