CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5994: XSS

First published: Wed Jan 28 2009(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Check Point Connectra NGX R62 HFA_01 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the dir parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Check Point Connectra NGX=r62

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5994?

    CVE-2008-5994 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5994?

    To fix CVE-2008-5994, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Check Point Connectra NGX that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2008-5994?

    CVE-2008-5994 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into URLs through the dir parameter.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2008-5994?

    CVE-2008-5994 affects Check Point Connectra NGX version R62.

  • Is CVE-2008-5994 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-5994 is exploitable remotely as it involves a vulnerability in the web application.

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