CVE-2008-5807: XSS

Published Dec 31, 2008
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in TestLink before 1.8 RC1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) Testproject Names and (2) Testplan Names in planEdit.php, and possibly (3) Testcaseprefixes in projectview.tpl.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Teamst Testlink<=1.8
Teamst Testlink=1.7.1
Teamst Testlink=1.7.2
Teamst Testlink=1.7.3
Teamst Testlink=1.7.4
Teamst Testlink=1.8-beta1
Teamst Testlink=1.8-beta2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade TestLink to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8 RC1

Event History

Dec 31, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5807?

CVE-2008-5807 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5807?

To fix CVE-2008-5807, upgrade to TestLink version 1.8 RC1 or later, which addresses these vulnerabilities.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2008-5807 facilitate?

CVE-2008-5807 facilitates cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

4

Which versions of TestLink are affected by CVE-2008-5807?

CVE-2008-5807 affects TestLink versions up to 1.8 and specific earlier versions including 1.7.1 to 1.7.4 and 1.8 beta releases.

5

Can CVE-2008-5807 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5807 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted project or test plan names.

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