CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1538: XSS

First published: Fri Mar 28 2008(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in searchAction.do in ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer 5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchText parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. Fixed in EventLog Analyzer 10.0 Build 10000.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer=5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1538?

    CVE-2008-1538 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1538?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-1538, sanitize and validate user inputs for the searchText parameter to prevent script injection.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-1538?

    CVE-2008-1538 affects users of ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer version 5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1538?

    CVE-2008-1538 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows the injection of malicious scripts.

  • Can CVE-2008-1538 lead to data theft?

    Yes, if exploited, CVE-2008-1538 can enable attackers to steal sensitive information through malicious scripts.

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