CVE-2008-2168
UnknownEPSS 54.85%
Last modified
CVE-2008-2168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache 2.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via UTF-7 encoded URLs that are not properly handled when displaying the 403 Forbidden error page.. EPSS estimates a 54.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache 2.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via UTF-7 encoded URLs that are not properly handled when displaying the 403 Forbidden error page.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | All versions | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.9 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.28 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.32 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.34 | Beta |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.35 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.36 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.37 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.38 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.39 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.40 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.41 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.42 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.43 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.44 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.45 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.46 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.47 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.48 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.49 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.50 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.51 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.52 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.53 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.54 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.55 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.56 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.57 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.58 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.59 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.60 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.0.61 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.1 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.1.1 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.1.2 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.1.3 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.1.4 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.1.5 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.1.6 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.1.7 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.1.8 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.2 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.2.1 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.2.2 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.2.3 | — |
| Apache | Http Server | 2.2.4 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-2168?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache 2.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via UTF-7 encoded URLs that are not properly handled when displaying the 403 Forbidden error page.
How severe is CVE-2008-2168?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 54.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2168?
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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