CVE-2008-1499: XSS

Published Mar 25, 2008

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in frontend/x/manpage.html in cPanel 11.18.3 and 11.21.0-BETA allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Cpanel Cpanel=11.18.3

Cpanel Cpanel=11.21-beta

Event History

Mar 25, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1499?

CVE-2008-1499 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) nature that allows attackers to inject scripts.

How does CVE-2008-1499 affect cPanel users?

CVE-2008-1499 affects cPanel users by allowing malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts through manipulated query strings in the affected versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1499?

To fix CVE-2008-1499, users should update their cPanel to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2008-1499?

CVE-2008-1499 affects cPanel versions 11.18.3 and 11.21.0-BETA.

What are the potential risks of CVE-2008-1499?

The potential risks of CVE-2008-1499 include unauthorized access to user sessions and data through cross-site scripting attacks.