CVE-2008-5098: XSS

Published Nov 17, 2008

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.2 and 6.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-2904.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Sun Java System Messaging Server=6.3

Sun Java System Messaging Server=6.2

Sun Java System Messaging Server=6.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-242186-1

Event History

Nov 17, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5098?

CVE-2008-5098 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5098?

To fix CVE-2008-5098, you should update to the latest version of Sun Java System Messaging Server that includes the security patches.

What versions of Sun Java System Messaging Server are affected by CVE-2008-5098?

CVE-2008-5098 affects Sun Java System Messaging Server versions 6.2 and 6.3.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5098?

CVE-2008-5098 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

Can CVE-2008-5098 impact web application security?

Yes, CVE-2008-5098 can significantly impact web application security by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session.