Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in Sphider 1.3.4, when the search suggestion feature is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-2506.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sphider | Sphider | 1.3.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30082Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4629
- http://users.own-hero.net/~decoder/advisories/sphider134-xss.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491712/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29074
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42240
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30082Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4629
- http://users.own-hero.net/~decoder/advisories/sphider134-xss.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491712/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29074
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42240
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5211?
CVE-2008-5211 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in Sphider 1.3.4, when the search suggestion feature is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query par...
How severe is CVE-2008-5211?
CVE-2008-5211 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-2008-5211?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sphider Sphider.