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7.5

Youtube Clone Script lets attackers run malicious code

CVE-2008-0687 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The Youtube Clone Script's admin page contains a flaw that lets a remote user insert harmful web code through a language setting. This could cause unwanted scripts to run in the browsers of anyone viewing the affected page, potentially stealing data or altering the site’s appearance. Update the script to the latest version or apply the provided patch to block the 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
youtube clone_script All versions
cpe:2.3:a:youtube:clone_script:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in siteadmin/editor_files/includes/load_message.php in the Youtube Clone Script allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang[...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in siteadmin/editor_files/includes/load_message.php in the Youtube Clone Script allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang[please_wait] parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published12 Feb 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-0687 · NVD
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