CVE-2008-5842

Name: CVE-2008-5842
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-01-05T20:30:02.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5842 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Fujitsu-Siemens WebTransactions 7.0, 7.1, and possibly other versions allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors associated with (1) a demo application shipped with WebTransactions and possibly (2) an unspecified "dynamic application.". EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Fujitsu-Siemens WebTransactions 7.0, 7.1, and possibly other versions allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors associated with (1) a demo application shipped with WebTransactions and possibly (2) an unspecified "dynamic application."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fujitsu-Siemens	Webtransactions	6.0
Fujitsu-Siemens	Webtransactions	7.0
Fujitsu-Siemens	Webtransactions	7.1

References

http://bs2www.fujitsu-siemens.de/update/securitypatch.htm#englishPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://bs2www.fujitsu-siemens.de/update/securitypatch.htm#englishPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 5, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5842?

How severe is CVE-2008-5842?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5842 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5842?

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