CVE-2009-1588 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into CGI RESCUE MiniBBS, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- 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-2009-1588?
CVE-2009-1588 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 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 CGI RESCUE MiniBBS 8t before 8.95t, 8 before 8.95, 9 before 9.08, and 10 before 10.32 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1588?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cgi Rescue Cgi Rescue Minibbs.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1588?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1588 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-2009-1588 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1588 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mg2r-4rx2-mxx6.