CVE-2008-5769: XSS

Published Dec 30, 2008
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Kerio MailServer before 6.6.2 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) folder parameter to mailCompose.php or the (2) daytime parameter to calendarEdit.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

51 affected components
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.5.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.6.5
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.3.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.9
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.2.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.7
Kerio Kerio MailServer<=6.6.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.0
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.1.4
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.1.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.1.3_patch_1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.3
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.8
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.4.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.6.4
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.6
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.1.2
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.6.3
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.7
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.4.2
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.2
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.5
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.5.0-patch_1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.3.0
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.9
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.1.3
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.4
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.8
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.4
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.2
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.3.1_p2
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.5.2
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.2.2
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.5
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.10
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.3.1_p1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.4.0
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.5.0
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.10
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.6.0-patch_1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.3
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.1.1
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.0.0
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.0
Kerio Kerio MailServer=5.7.6
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.6.0
Kerio Kerio MailServer=6.2.0

Remediation

Event History

Dec 30, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5769?

CVE-2008-5769 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5769?

To fix CVE-2008-5769, upgrade Kerio MailServer to version 6.6.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Kerio MailServer are affected by CVE-2008-5769?

CVE-2008-5769 affects Kerio MailServer versions up to and including 6.6.1.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2008-5769 enable?

CVE-2008-5769 allows remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-5769 if I cannot upgrade?

There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2008-5769; upgrading to the fixed version is advised.

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