CVE-2008-5799: XSS
Published Dec 31, 2008
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Wir ber uns (fsmipeople) extension 0.0.24 and earlier for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Typo3 Wir Ber Uns Extension<=0.0.24
Typo3 Wir Ber Uns Extension=0.0.23
Typo3 TYPO3
All of the following
Any of the following
Typo3 Wir Ber Uns Extension<=0.0.24
Typo3 Wir Ber Uns Extension=0.0.23
Typo3 TYPO3
Remediation
Event History
Dec 31, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
11:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5799?
CVE-2008-5799 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How can I mitigate CVE-2008-5799?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5799, upgrade the Wir ber uns extension to version 0.0.25 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2008-5799?
CVE-2008-5799 affects the Wir ber uns extension for TYPO3 versions 0.0.24 and earlier.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2008-5799 enable?
CVE-2008-5799 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through cross-site scripting.
5
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2008-5799?
While specific exploits for CVE-2008-5799 are not widely documented, it poses a risk due to its XSS capabilities.