CVE-2008-2939: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2939: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in proxy_ftp.c in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache 2.0.63 and ea...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in proxy_ftp.c in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache 2.0.63 and earlier, and mod_proxy_ftp.c in the mod_proxy_ftp module in Apache 2.2.9 and earlier 2.2 versions, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a wildcard in the last directory component in the pathname in an FTP URI.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apache HTTP Server XSS issue in mod_proxy_ftp. If an exposed server proxies FTP URLs, a remote attacker could cause script or HTML to appear in the user’s browser through a crafted FTP path. Impact depends heavily on whether mod_proxy_ftp is enabled and reachable. Exposure is mainly legacy Apache deployments using mod_proxy_ftp to handle FTP proxying. Systems with the module disabled, no FTP proxy route, or modern patched vendor packages are unlikely to be affected. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure issue, not a broad emergency. Prioritize internet-facing Apache servers, appliances, and old Unix/Linux vendor builds that still enable FTP proxying. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache or vendor httpd packages to versions containing the Apache fix.; Apply applicable distro or vendor advisories from Red Hat, Ubuntu, SUSE, Apple, HP, IBM, or Sun.; Disable mod_proxy_ftp if FTP proxying is not required..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 6, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11316CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
apache-modproxyftp-xss(44223)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7716CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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