Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the command-line client in MySQL 5.0.26 through 5.0.45, and other versions including versions later than 5.0.45, when the --html option is enabled, allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by placing it in a database cell, which might be accessed by this client when composing an HTML document. NOTE: as of 20081031, the issue has not been fixed in MySQL 5.0.67.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mysql | Mysql | 5.0.4 |
| Oracle | Mysql | 5.0.26 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=27884Exploit
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2008/Oct/0026.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32072Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34907Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36566
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38517Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4357
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-897-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1783
- http://www.henlich.de/it-security/mysql-command-line-client-html-injection-vulne
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:094
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1289.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0110.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4456?
CVE-2008-4456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the command-line client in MySQL 5.0.26 through 5.0.45, and other versions including versions later than 5.0.45, when the --html option is enabled, allows a...
How severe is CVE-2008-4456?
CVE-2008-4456 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mysql Mysql, Oracle Mysql.