CVE-2008-5757 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Authenticated users can inject arbitrary scripts via the Body parameter in Textpattern CMS, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2008-5757?
CVE-2008-5757 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 textarea/index.php in Textpattern (aka Txp CMS) 4.0.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Body parameter in an article action. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5757?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Textpattern Textpattern.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5757?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5757 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-2008-5757 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5757 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p58w-xvp4-pqvm.