CVE-2008-5814 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published 2 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors when display_errors is enabled in PHP.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-5814?

CVE-2008-5814 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Php Php, published on 2 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP, possibly 5.2.7 and earlier, when display_errors is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: because of the lack of details, it is unclear whether this is related to CVE-2006-0208.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5814?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Php Php.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5814?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2008-5814 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5814 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qmvx-3c3m-8hg9.