CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2179: XSS

First published: Tue May 13 2008(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SystemList.jsp in SysAid 5.1.08 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchField parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SysAid Server=5.1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2179?

    The severity of CVE-2008-2179 is classified as medium due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2179?

    To fix CVE-2008-2179, you should validate and sanitize the input from the searchField parameter to prevent arbitrary script injection.

  • What software version is affected by CVE-2008-2179?

    CVE-2008-2179 specifically affects SysAid version 5.1.08.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2179?

    CVE-2008-2179 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2008-2179?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2008-2179 by injecting malicious scripts through the searchField parameter.

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