CVE-2008-5912: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5912: An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer creates and exposes...

An unspecified function in the JavaScript implementation in Microsoft Internet Explorer creates and exposes a "temporary footprint" when there is a current login to a web site, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into acting upon a spoofed pop-up message, aka an "in-session phishing attack." NOTE: as of 20090116, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, because it is from a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE tracks a vaguely disclosed browser issue tied to in-session phishing. A logged-in user could be shown a spoofed pop-up that appears more trustworthy because of a browser-created temporary footprint. The public record does not provide affected versions, a patch, or reliable severity data. Exposure cannot be scoped from the bundle. The description points to users with active website sessions in affected browser conditions, but product versions and deployment patterns are not identified. Organizations still supporting legacy Internet Explorer workflows should treat this as a review item. Do not treat this as an emergency based on the supplied evidence. Treat it as a legacy-browser exposure question and fold it into phishing-risk and Internet Explorer retirement reviews. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft and referenced researcher guidance for any archived advisory or corrective update.; Inventory any remaining Internet Explorer-dependent business workflows.; Prioritize supported browsers for sensitive authenticated web applications..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 20, 2009, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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multiple-browser-js-weak-security(48173)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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