CVE-2008-6893

Name: CVE-2008-6893
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-03T18:30:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6893 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alt-N MDaemon WorldClient 10.0.2, when Internet Explorer 7 is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted img tag.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alt-N MDaemon WorldClient 10.0.2, when Internet Explorer 7 is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted img tag.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Alt-N	Worldclient	10.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6893?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Alt-N MDaemon WorldClient 10.0.2, when Internet Explorer 7 is used, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted img tag.

How severe is CVE-2008-6893?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6893 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6893?

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Source: NVD / NIST