CVE-2008-6061 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary SWF content via a URL parameter in Techsmith Camtasia Studio, leading to cross-site scripting and potential code execution.

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
None listed

What is CVE-2008-6061?

CVE-2008-6061 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Feb 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 ActionScript in arbitrary Shockwave Flash (SWF) controller files created by Techsmith Camtasia Studio before 5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary additional SWF content via a URL in the csPreloader parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6061?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Techsmith Camtasia Studio.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6061?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6061 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-2008-6061 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6061 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-54h7-7m32-h7mg.

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