CVE-2008-6059: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-6059: xml/XMLHttpRequest.cpp in WebCore in WebKit before r38566 does not properly restrict access from web pages...

xml/XMLHttpRequest.cpp in WebCore in WebKit before r38566 does not properly restrict access from web pages to the (1) Set-Cookie and (2) Set-Cookie2 HTTP response headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from cookies via XMLHttpRequest calls, related to the HTTPOnly protection mechanism.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This old WebKit flaw could let a malicious web page read cookie-setting response headers through XMLHttpRequest. That weakens HTTPOnly cookie protection and could expose sensitive session-related data. The bundle does not identify specific shipped browser products or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy browsers, embedded WebKit components, or products built from WebKit revisions before r38566. The provided sources do not enumerate vendors, applications, operating systems, or package versions. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not supported by current exploitation evidence in the bundle, but vulnerable WebKit clients can undermine cookie confidentiality and should be removed or upgraded during legacy platform review. Mitigation focus: Identify products using WebKit/WebCore versions before r38566.; Upgrade embedded WebKit components to r38566 or later where applicable.; Check each vendor's advisory for supported fixed versions..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 5, 2009, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=10957CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
webkit-xmlhttprequest-info-disclosure(48575)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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