CVE-2008-6589: XSS
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in LightNEasy "no database" (aka flat) version 1.2.2, and possibly SQLite version 1.2.2, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter to (1) index.php and (2) LightNEasy.php.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Modify index.php and LightNEasy.php to validate the 'page' parameter and HTML-escape or strip HTML/script characters before rendering to prevent cross-site scripting (XSS) via the page parameter.
LightNEasy (index.php, LightNEasy.php) page parameter handling = validate input and HTML-escape output (disallow or remove HTML/script characters) - Compensating control
Deploy a WAF or webserver request filter to block or sanitize requests to index.php and LightNEasy.php where the 'page' parameter contains '<', '>', 'script', or encoded equivalents (e.g., %3C, %3E), or otherwise block requests with suspicious characters to mitigate XSS exploitation.
- Operational
Inventory your environment for deployments of LightNEasy version 1.2.2 and SQLite version 1.2.2 and prioritize those instances for the above fixes or controls.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6589?
CVE-2008-6589 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6589?
To fix CVE-2008-6589, update to the latest version of LightNEasy or implement input validation to sanitize the 'page' parameter.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-6589 facilitate?
CVE-2008-6589 can facilitate cross-site scripting attacks that allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into affected applications.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-6589?
CVE-2008-6589 affects LightNEasy version 1.2.2 'no database' and possibly SQLite version 1.2.2.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2008-6589?
While an immediate fix should be to update, implementing web application firewalls and content security policies may serve as temporary workarounds for CVE-2008-6589.