CVE-2008-2797: XSS

Published Jun 20, 2008
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MainLayout.do in ManageEngine OpUtils 5.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the hostName parameter, when viewing an SNMP graph. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ManageEngine OpUtils=5.0

Event History

Jun 20, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2797?

CVE-2008-2797 has a medium severity level due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) nature.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2797?

To fix CVE-2008-2797, you should validate and sanitize user input for the hostName parameter to prevent script injection.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-2797?

CVE-2008-2797 specifically affects ManageEngine OpUtils version 5.0.

4

What kind of attack can be executed through CVE-2008-2797?

CVE-2008-2797 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML on affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2008-2797 a widespread vulnerability?

CVE-2008-2797 is specific to ManageEngine OpUtils 5.0, making it less widespread compared to other vulnerabilities.

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