Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-2720 is a cross-site scripting issue in Menalto Gallery before 2.2.5. An attacker could cause malicious script or HTML to be reflected through URL host or path handling. Business risk depends on whether any legacy Gallery instance is still exposed, authenticated, or trusted by users. Most likely exposure is an old, internet-facing Menalto Gallery deployment or packaged Gallery installation that has not been updated past 2.2.5. Modern environments are exposed only if this legacy application remains deployed, reachable, or embedded behind current sites. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless a vulnerable Gallery instance is internet-facing or used by privileged staff. Prioritize inventory and upgrade or retirement because old web applications often remain forgotten but reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory public and internal systems for Menalto Gallery installations.; Upgrade Gallery versions before 2.2.5 using vendor or distribution guidance.; Apply relevant Fedora package updates where Fedora packages are used..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- gallery-unspecified-scripts-xss(43024)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- FEDORA-2008-5479CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2008-5576CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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