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CVE-2008-4456

2.6 · LOW

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the command-line client in MySQL 5.0.26 through 5.0.45, and other versions including versions later than 5.0.45, when the --html option is enabled, allow…

Published Oct 6, 2008mysqlCWE-79EPSS 7.05%

Overview

CVE-2008-4456 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on October 6, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the command-line client in MySQL 5.0.26 through 5.0.45, and other versions including versions later than 5.0.45, when the --html option is enabled, allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by placing it in a database cell, which might be accessed by this client when composing an HTML document. NOTE: as of 20081031, the issue has not been fixed in MySQL 5.0.67.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mysql. Update mysql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=27884Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlRefseclists.org/bugtraq/2008/Oct/0026.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/32072Refsecunia.com/advisories/34907Refsecunia.com/advisories/36566Refsecunia.com/advisories/38517Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4357Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT4077Refubuntu.com/usn/usn-897-1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4456?

CVE-2008-4456 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on October 6, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-4456?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-4456?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mysql. Update mysql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-4456?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4456 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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