Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in analyse.php in CAcert 20080921, and possibly other versions before 20080928, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the CN (CommonName) field in the subject of an X.509 certificate.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cacert | Cacert | 20080921 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.cynops.de/advisories/AKLINK-SA-2008-007.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31481Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45515
- http://www.cynops.de/advisories/AKLINK-SA-2008-007.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31481Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45515
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7017?
CVE-2008-7017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in analyse.php in CAcert 20080921, and possibly other versions before 20080928, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the CN (Comm...
How severe is CVE-2008-7017?
CVE-2008-7017 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-2008-7017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cacert Cacert.