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4.3

CVE-2008-0540: trixbox lets attackers inject malicious web scripts

CVE-2008-0540 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The web interface of trixbox version 2.4.2.0 can be tricked into running unwanted code when a specially crafted URL is visited. An attacker could use this to display false information, steal user data, or perform actions on behalf of a logged‑in user. Apply the vendor’s update or patch the affected files to block the unwanted script injection.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
trixbox trixbox 2.4.2.0
cpe:2.3:a:trixbox:trixbox:2.4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in trixbox 2.4.2.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string to index.php in (1) user/ or (2) maint/.
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in trixbox 2.4.2.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string to index.php in (1) user/ or (2) maint/.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published1 Feb 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-0540 · NVD
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