CVE-2008-5879: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5879: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Phpclanwebsite (aka PCW) 1.23.3 Fix Pack 5 and ear...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Phpclanwebsite (aka PCW) 1.23.3 Fix Pack 5 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter and other unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2008-5879 is a cross-site scripting issue in Phpclanwebsite, also called PCW. A remote attacker could inject script or HTML through the page parameter and other unspecified inputs, potentially affecting users who browse a vulnerable site. Exposure is most likely on legacy public websites still running Phpclanwebsite/PCW 1.23.3 Fix Pack 5 or earlier. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or platform dependencies. Treat this as a legacy-web risk item, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if PCW is internet-facing, handles authenticated users, or remains unsupported, because XSS can undermine user trust and session security. Mitigation focus: Inventory public sites for Phpclanwebsite or PCW deployments.; Confirm whether any deployment is version 1.23.3 Fix Pack 5 or earlier.; Check vendor or archived project guidance for a fixed release or official workaround..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 8, 2009, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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