CVE-2008-3569: apache_friends xampp Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2008-3569 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in apache_friends xampp. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 10-08-2008
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in XAMPP 1.6.7, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the text parameter to (1) iart.php and (2) ming.php.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.