Vulnerability Description
The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to bypass the XSS protection mechanism and conduct XSS attacks by injecting data at two different positions within an HTML document, related to STYLE elements and the CSS expression property, aka a "double injection."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4724
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499124/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32780Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47277
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4724
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499124/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32780Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47277
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5551?
CVE-2008-5551 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The XSS Filter in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to bypass the XSS protection mechanism and conduct XSS attacks by injecting data at two different positions within an H...
How severe is CVE-2008-5551?
CVE-2008-5551 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-2008-5551?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.