CVE-2008-1894: XSS
First published: Fri Apr 18 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in desktoplaunch/InfoView/logon/logon.object in BusinessObjects InfoView XI R2 SP1, SP2, and SP3 Java version before FixPack 3.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the cms parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SAP BusinessObjects | <=xi_r2 | |
| SAP BusinessObjects | <=xi_r2 | |
| SAP BusinessObjects | <=xi_r2 | |
| SAP BusinessObjects | <=xi_r2 | |
| SAP BusinessObjects | <=xi_r2 | |
| SAP BusinessObjects | =xi_r2-sp1 | |
| SAP BusinessObjects | =xi_r2-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120818789018302&w=2
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-April/061428.html
- http://resources.businessobjects.com/support/communitycs/FilesAndUpdates/boxir2_en_FixPack3.5_readme.pdf?recDnlReq=Record&dnlPath=boxir2_en_FixPack3.5_readme.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29804
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28762
- http://osvdb.org/51450
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41875
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1894?
CVE-2008-1894 has a medium severity level due to its potential for Cross-site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1894?
To fix CVE-2008-1894, upgrade to BusinessObjects InfoView XI R2 Fix Pack 3.5 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1894?
CVE-2008-1894 affects various versions of SAP BusinessObjects InfoView XI R2, specifically SP1, SP2, and SP3 before Fix Pack 3.5.
What kind of attack can CVE-2008-1894 enable?
CVE-2008-1894 enables remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the affected application.
Is CVE-2008-1894 still a concern today?
While CVE-2008-1894 has been addressed in updated versions, it remains a concern for any systems that have not been patched.
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