Cross-Zone Scripting Vulnerability in Internet Explorer by Microsoft
CVE-2008-2281

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Ie
Internet Explorer
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 May 2008

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 55%

What is CVE-2008-2281?

A vulnerability exists in the Print Table of Links feature in Internet Explorer versions 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0b, allowing user-assisted attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the Local Machine Zone through crafted HTML documents. When users print these documents, malicious JavaScript sequences can be evaluated, potentially compromising user security and privacy.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2008-2281 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5619
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42416
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1529/references
vdb-entryx_refsource_VUPEN

EPSS Score

55% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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