CVE-2008-6436 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 6 Mar 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Xerox WorkCentre web server, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2008-6436?

CVE-2008-6436 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web Server in Xerox WorkCentre 7132, 7228, 7235, and 7245 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6436?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xerox Workcentre.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6436?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6436 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-2008-6436 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6436 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9h3q-9vqx-98m3.