CVE-2008-6059
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CVE-2008-6059 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xml/XMLHttpRequest.cpp in WebCore in WebKit before r38566 does not properly restrict access from web pages to the (1) Set-Cookie and (2) Set-Cookie2 HTTP response headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from cookies via XMLHttpRequest calls, related to the HTTPOnly protection mechanism.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xml/XMLHttpRequest.cpp in WebCore in WebKit before r38566 does not properly restrict access from web pages to the (1) Set-Cookie and (2) Set-Cookie2 HTTP response headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from cookies via XMLHttpRequest calls, related to the HTTPOnly protection mechanism.
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| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webkit | Webkit | All versions |
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