Vulnerability Description
The PMA_escapeJsString function in libraries/js_escape.lib.php in phpMyAdmin before 2.11.9.2, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site scripting (XSS) protection mechanisms and conduct XSS attacks via a NUL byte inside a "</script" sequence.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmyadmin | Phpmyadmin | <= 2.11.9.1 |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN54824688/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2008/JVNDB-2008-000061.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
- http://osvdb.org/48511
- http://phpmyadmin.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/phpmyadmin/branches/MAINT_2_11_9/phExploit
- http://phpmyadmin.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/phpmyadmin/branches/QA_2_11/phpMyAd
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31974
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31992
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32954
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33822
- http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-20080924-1/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1675
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/22/2
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/downloads.php?relnotes=1
- http://www.phpmyadmin.net/home_page/security.php?issue=PMASA-2008-8
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4326?
CVE-2008-4326 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The PMA_escapeJsString function in libraries/js_escape.lib.php in phpMyAdmin before 2.11.9.2, when Internet Explorer is used, allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site scripting (XSS) protection me...
How severe is CVE-2008-4326?
CVE-2008-4326 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-2008-4326?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, Microsoft Internet Explorer.