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CVE-2008-0455

UnknownEPSS 64.77%

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CVE-2008-0455 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6 and earlier in the 2.2.x series, 2.0.61 and earlier in the 2.0.x series, and 1.3.39 and earlier in the 1.3.x series allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a file with a name containing XSS sequences and a file extension, which leads to injection within a (1) "406 Not Acceptable" or (2) "300 Multiple Choices" HTTP response when the extension is omitted in a request for the file.. EPSS estimates a 64.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6 and earlier in the 2.2.x series, 2.0.61 and earlier in the 2.0.x series, and 1.3.39 and earlier in the 1.3.x series allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a file with a name containing XSS sequences and a file extension, which leads to injection within a (1) "406 Not Acceptable" or (2) "300 Multiple Choices" HTTP response when the extension is omitted in a request for the file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
64.77%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheHttp Server>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.23
ApacheHttp Server>= 2.4.1, < 2.4.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop5.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server5.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation5.0
RedhatJboss Enterprise Application Platform6.0.0
RedhatJboss Enterprise Application Platform6.4.0

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0455?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the mod_negotiation module in the Apache HTTP Server 2.2.6 and earlier in the 2.2.x series, 2.0.61 and earlier in the 2.0.x series, and 1.3.39 and earlier in the 1.3.x series allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading a file with a name containing XSS sequences and a file extension, which leads to injection within a (1) "406 Not Acceptable" or (2) "300 Multiple Choices" HTTP response when the extension is omitted in a request for the file.
How severe is CVE-2008-0455?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0455 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 64.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0455?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST