CVE-2008-5917: XSS
First published: Wed Jan 21 2009(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the XSS filter (framework/Text_Filter/Filter/xss.php) in Horde Application Framework 3.2.2 and 3.3, when Internet Explorer is being used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors related to style attributes.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Horde application framework | =3.2.2 | |
| Horde application framework | =3.3 | |
| Internet Explorer |
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Reference Links
- http://cvs.horde.org/diff.php/framework/Text_Filter/Filter/xss.php?r1=1.17&r2=1.18
- http://lists.horde.org/archives/announce/2008/000462.html
- http://lists.horde.org/archives/announce/2008/000464.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34418
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34609
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5917?
CVE-2008-5917 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can potentially allow attackers to inject malicious scripts.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5917?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5917, upgrade the Horde Application Framework to the latest version where this vulnerability is not present.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5917?
CVE-2008-5917 affects Horde Application Framework versions 3.2.2 and 3.3 when used with Internet Explorer.
What does CVE-2008-5917 exploit?
CVE-2008-5917 exploits a vulnerability in the XSS filter that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2008-5917?
A potential workaround for CVE-2008-5917 is to avoid using Internet Explorer when accessing applications using the affected versions of the Horde Application Framework.
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