CVE-2008-1947
UnknownEPSS 9.78%
Last modified
CVE-2008-1947 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 5.5.9 through 5.5.26 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter (aka the hostname attribute) to host-manager/html/add.. EPSS estimates a 9.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 5.5.9 through 5.5.26 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter (aka the hostname attribute) to host-manager/html/add.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.9 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.10 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.11 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.12 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.13 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.14 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.15 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.16 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.17 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.18 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.19 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.20 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.21 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.22 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.23 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.24 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.25 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 5.5.26 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.0 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.1 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.2 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.3 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.4 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.5 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.6 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.7 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.8 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.9 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.10 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.11 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.12 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.13 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.14 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.15 |
| Apache | Tomcat | 6.0.16 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30500Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30592Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30500Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30592Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-1947?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache Tomcat 5.5.9 through 5.5.26 and 6.0.0 through 6.0.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the name parameter (aka the hostname attribute) to host-manager/html/add.
How severe is CVE-2008-1947?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1947 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1947?
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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