CVE-2008-6096 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the username parameter in the web or telnet login pages of Juniper NetScreen ScreenOS.
- 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-2008-6096?
CVE-2008-6096 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 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 Juniper NetScreen ScreenOS before 5.4r10, 6.0r6, and 6.1r2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the user name parameter to the (1) web interface login page or the (2) telnet login page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Juniper Netscreen Screenos.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6096?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6096 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-2008-6096 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6096 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g25c-vj5x-qjvw.