Vulnerability Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Blackboard Academic Suite 7.x and earlier, and possibly some 8.0 versions, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the searchText parameter in a Course action to webapps/blackboard/execute/viewCatalog or (2) the data__announcements___pk1_pk2__subject parameter in an ADD action to bin/common/announcement.pl.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Blackboard | Academic Suite | <= 7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secskill.wordpress.com/2008/03/27/hacking-blackboard-academic-suite-2/Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29543Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3810
- http://www.scribd.com/doc/2363025/Hacking-Blackboard-Academic-SuiteExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490096/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28455
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019710
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41478
- http://secskill.wordpress.com/2008/03/27/hacking-blackboard-academic-suite-2/Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29543Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3810
- http://www.scribd.com/doc/2363025/Hacking-Blackboard-Academic-SuiteExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490096/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28455
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019710
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1795?
CVE-2008-1795 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Blackboard Academic Suite 7.x and earlier, and possibly some 8.0 versions, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) ...
How severe is CVE-2008-1795?
CVE-2008-1795 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1795?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Blackboard Academic Suite.