CVE-2008-2162: XSS

Published May 12, 2008
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SonicWall Email Security 6.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Host header in a request to a non-existent web page, which is not properly sanitized in an error page.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SonicWall E-mail Security=6.1.1

Event History

May 12, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2162?

CVE-2008-2162 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2162?

To fix CVE-2008-2162, update SonicWall Email Security to a version that addresses this cross-site scripting vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2008-2162 affect?

CVE-2008-2162 affects SonicWall Email Security version 6.1.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2162?

CVE-2008-2162 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2008-2162 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-2162 can be exploited remotely by injecting arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the Host header.

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