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CVE-2008-2808

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

Last modified

CVE-2008-2808 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 do not properly escape HTML in file:// URLs in directory listings, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or have unspecified other impact via a crafted filename.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 do not properly escape HTML in file:// URLs in directory listings, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or have unspecified other impact via a crafted filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MozillaFirefox2.0—
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.2—
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.3—
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.11—
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.12—
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.13—
MozillaFirefox2.0.0.14—
MozillaFirefox2.0_.1—
MozillaFirefox2.0_.4—
MozillaFirefox2.0_.5—
MozillaFirefox2.0_.6—
MozillaFirefox2.0_.9—
MozillaFirefox2.0_.10—
MozillaFirefox2.0_8—
MozillaSeamonkey1.1Beta
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.1—
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.2—
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.3—
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.4—
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.5—
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.6—
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.7—
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.8—
MozillaSeamonkey1.1.9—
MozillaThunderbird2.0_.4—
MozillaThunderbird2.0_.5—
MozillaThunderbird2.0_.6—
MozillaThunderbird2.0_.9—
MozillaThunderbird2.0_.12—
MozillaThunderbird2.0_.13—
MozillaThunderbird2.0_.14—
MozillaThunderbird2.0_8—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2808?
Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 do not properly escape HTML in file:// URLs in directory listings, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or have unspecified other impact via a crafted filename.
How severe is CVE-2008-2808?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2808 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2808?
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