CVE-2008-6428 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject HTTP headers and execute cross-site scripting attacks in the Kaya CGI framework, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2008-6428?
CVE-2008-6428 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Mar 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
The CGI framework in Kaya 0.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6428?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kayalang Kaya.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6428?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6428 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-2008-6428 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6428 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r3fc-cv3r-rj38.