CVE-2008-4761: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/htmlArea/plugins/HtmlTidy/html-tidy-logic.php in Kayako eSupport 3.20.2 allows remote attackers t...

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/htmlArea/plugins/HtmlTidy/html-tidy-logic.php in Kayako eSupport 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the jsMakeSrc parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: this issue is probably in the HTMLArea HTMLTidy (HTML Tidy) plugin, not eSupport.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kayako	Esupport	3.20.2

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4761?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/htmlArea/plugins/HtmlTidy/html-tidy-logic.php in Kayako eSupport 3.20.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the jsMakeSrc parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: this issue is probably in the HTMLArea HTMLTidy (HTML Tidy) plugin, not eSupport.

How severe is CVE-2008-4761?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4761 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4761?

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.