CVE-2008-5971: XSS

Published Jan 27, 2009

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in profilesocial.php in i-Net Solution Orkut Clone allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component

i-netsolution Orkut Clone=_nil_

Event History

Jan 27, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·01:30 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5971?

CVE-2008-5971 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5971?

To remediate CVE-2008-5971, ensure that input validation is implemented for the 'id' parameter to prevent script injection.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-5971?

Remote authenticated users of the i-Net Solution Orkut Clone using version '_nil_' are affected by CVE-2008-5971.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2008-5971 enable?

CVE-2008-5971 can enable attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially compromising user accounts and data.

Is CVE-2008-5971 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

CVE-2008-5971 is primarily a server-side vulnerability affecting how user input is handled in the web application.