CVE-2008-5893 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the tablename parameter in the admin interface, requiring admin access.

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

What is CVE-2008-5893?

CVE-2008-5893 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2009. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in admin_dblayers.asp in ClickAndEmail allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the tablename parameter in an update action.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5893?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Icash Click\&email.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5893?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5893 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-2008-5893 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5893 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-84pq-rgvh-gvmq.

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