CVE-2008-6655 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in GEDCOM_TO_MYSQL, potentially stealing user data or hijacking 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-2008-6655?
CVE-2008-6655 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 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 GEDCOM_TO_MYSQL 2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) nom_branche and (2) nom parameters to php/prenom.php; the (3) nom_branche parameter to php/index.php; and the (4) nom_branche, (5) nom, and (6) prenom parameters to php/info.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6655?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Comscripts Gedcom to Mysl.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6655?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6655 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-2008-6655 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6655 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2jf-f3f2-qfp5.