CVE-2008-6891 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in ASP Forum Script, 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-2008-6891?
CVE-2008-6891 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ASP Forum Script allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) forum_id parameter to (a) new_message.asp and (b) messages.asp, and the (2) query string to default.asp.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6891?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codetoad Asp Forum Script.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6891?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6891 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-2008-6891 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6891 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j9fw-3c66-cv33.