CVE-2008-1173: XSS
Published Mar 6, 2008
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in account-inbox.php in TorrentTrader Classic 1.08 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the msg parameter.
Affected Software
2 affected components
TorrentTrader TorrentTrader=1.08
TorrentTrader TorrentTrader Classic=1.08
Event History
Mar 6, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1173?
CVE-2008-1173 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1173?
To fix CVE-2008-1173, you should sanitize and validate the 'msg' parameter in account-inbox.php to prevent script injection.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-1173?
CVE-2008-1173 affects TorrentTrader Classic version 1.08.
4
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-1173?
Exploiting CVE-2008-1173 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into a user's browser.
5
Is there any workaround for CVE-2008-1173?
A possible workaround for CVE-2008-1173 is to restrict user input in the 'msg' parameter to prevent the execution of scripts.