CVE-2008-6059

Description

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.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=10957
http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/38566/trunk/WebCore/xml/XMLHttpRequest.cpp
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33804 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48575 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6059?
CVE-2008-6059 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6059?
To fix CVE-2008-6059, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-6059 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-6059 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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