CVE-2008-5264: XSS

Published Nov 28, 2008
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in searcher.exe in Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p parameter in a root action.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tornado Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System<=4.2

Event History

Nov 28, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:26 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5264?

CVE-2008-5264 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5264?

To fix CVE-2008-5264, update to the latest version of Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5264?

CVE-2008-5264 affects Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System version 4.2 and earlier.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-5264?

CVE-2008-5264 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that can allow attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2008-5264?

Users of Tornado Knowledge Retrieval System 4.2 and earlier can be impacted by CVE-2008-5264, as their input may be exploited by remote attackers.

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