CVE-2008-2166: XSS
Published May 13, 2008
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the search module in Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 before SP9 and 7.0 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown parameters in index.jsp.
Affected Software
11 affected components
sun Java System Web Server=6.1
sun Java System Web Server=6.1
sun Java System Web Server=7.0
sun Java System Web Server=7.0
sun Java System Web Server=7.0
sun Java System Web Server=7.0
sun Java System Web Server=6.1
sun Java System Web Server=6.1
sun Java System Web Server=7.0
sun Java System Web Server=6.1
sun Java System Web Server=6.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 13, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2166?
CVE-2008-2166 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-2166?
To fix CVE-2008-2166, upgrade to Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 SP9 or 7.0 Update 2 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-2166?
CVE-2008-2166 affects Sun Java System Web Server versions 6.1 before SP9 and 7.0 before Update 2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2166?
CVE-2008-2166 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2008-2166 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2008-2166 can allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially compromising security.