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CVE-2008-2168

MediumPublished

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache 2.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via UTF-7 encoded URLs...

Published: May 13, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 8, 2008

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

54.9%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apache 2.2.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via UTF-7 encoded URLs that are not properly handled when displaying the 403 Forbidden error page.

Sources

Microsoft Internet Explorer 2 - UTF-7 HTTP Response HandlingExploit
Yaniv Miron · windows · May 8, 2008

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