CVE-2008-6211 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang parameter in multiple mcGallery scripts, potentially stealing user data.
- 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-2008-6211?
CVE-2008-6211 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PhpForums.net mcGallery 1.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang parameter to (1) admin.php, (2) index.php, (3) sess.php, (4) stats.php, (5) detail.php, (6) resize.php, and (7) show.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6211?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcgallerypro Mcgallery.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6211?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6211 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-2008-6211 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6211 exists.
Public exploit code: 7 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mm82-783m-xjph.