CVE-2008-2808: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2808: Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 do not properly escape HTML in file:// URLs in...

Mozilla Firefox before 2.0.0.15 and SeaMonkey before 1.1.10 do not properly escape HTML in file:// URLs in directory listings, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or have unspecified other impact via a crafted filename.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2008-2808 affects old Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey releases. A specially named file could cause unsafe HTML to appear in a file:// directory listing, enabling cross-site scripting or other unspecified impact. This is mainly a legacy software risk, but it matters where obsolete browsers remain in managed images, kiosks, labs, or embedded desktops. Exposure is most plausible on systems still running Firefox before 2.0.0.15, SeaMonkey before 1.1.10, or old distribution packages referenced by SUSE, Red Hat, Debian, Slackware, Gentoo, and rPath advisories. Treat as a cleanup priority for legacy assets, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize remediation if obsolete browsers remain in production, shared desktops, kiosks, or environments handling untrusted files. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firefox and SeaMonkey to vendor-fixed releases or supported replacements.; Apply fixed packages from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Remove obsolete browser versions from golden images and managed endpoints..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 7, 2008, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9668CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2646CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
FEDORA-2008-6127CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2008-6193CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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