CVE-2008-1716: XSS

Published Apr 9, 2008

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WoltLab Community Framework (WCF) 1.0.6 in WoltLab Burning Board 3.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) page and (2) form parameters, which are not properly handled when they are reflected back in an error message.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WoltLab Burning Board=3.0.5

Event History

Apr 9, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1716?

CVE-2008-1716 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1716?

To fix CVE-2008-1716, update WoltLab Burning Board to a version that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-1716?

CVE-2008-1716 affects WoltLab Burning Board version 3.0.5 specifically.

What attack vector does CVE-2008-1716 utilize?

CVE-2008-1716 utilizes cross-site scripting (XSS) to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2008-1716?

Yes, there are known methods that attackers can use to exploit CVE-2008-1716 through crafted input.