CVE-2008-6888 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 3 Aug 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the address parameter in the signup page of Pre Classified Listings.

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-2008-6888?

CVE-2008-6888 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Aug 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 signup.asp in Pre Classified Listings 1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the address parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Preprojects Pre Classified Listings.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6888 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-2008-6888 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6888 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w67q-6x4j-95rh.